Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents an established technique to provide temporary cardiac and/or pulmonary support. ECMO, in veno-venous, veno-arterial or in extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal modality, is associated with..
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Abstract The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in cardiac surgery. The management of HIT patients..
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Varón de 65 años. Exfumador, hipertenso, dislipémico y diabético en tratamiento con antidiabéticos orales. Síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño en tratamiento con CPAP. Cardiopatía isquémica que debuta con ángor..
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Abstract Advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) has a well-characterized pattern of spread; the cancer cells tend to stay within the peritoneal cavity, attaching to organ surfaces and only invading superficial..
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Congenital absence of pulmonary valve syndrome (APV) represents a fascinating and unique variant of congenital heart disease. It was Chever in 1847 who first described this unique structural heart defect...
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Abstract Premature birth, defined as a gestational period less than 37 weeks, occurs in 8% of infants born in Canada. These births are associated with a higher risk of developing..
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Abstract Importance Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an efficient antifibrinolytic agent; however, concerns remain about the potential adverse effects, particularly vascular occlusive events, that may be associated with its use. Objective ..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential treatment option in critically ill COVID-19 patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) if mechanical ventilation (MV) is insufficient;..
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Abstract Objectives To evaluate the association of intraoperative urinary biomarker excretion during cardiac surgery and the subsequent development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Design Prospective, nonrandomized, observational study. Setting Single..
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Abstract Objectives The reduction of postoperative acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery using an oxygen delivery-guided perfusion strategy (oxygen delivery strategy) for cardiopulmonary bypass management compared with..
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Abstract Objectives To examine the sensitivity and specificity of perioperative lactate gradients for the prediction of subsequent development in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. Design Retrospective, single-center, case-control study. Setting University hospital...
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Abstract Introduction Peritoneal carcinomatosis remains a condition with poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. Pressurized Intrapertioneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) has been developed as a new tool for delivering intraperitoneal chemotherapy..
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Abstract Bleeding and thrombosis-related complications are common in pediatric cardiac patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was..
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Abstract Historically, the surgical literature was defined based on a predominance of case series, case reports, and anecdotal experiences of surgical investigators. But over the past several decades, the methodologic..
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