Abstract Background: Lactic alkalosis, defined as an increase in circulating lactate in the setting of elevated extracellular pH, has been described in both in vivo and in vitro settings, often..
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Abstract Risk of limb ischemia in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is minimized with the use of distal perfusion catheters (DPCs). However, conventional sheaths utilize a flow-limiting side..
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Abstract Aims Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can restore circulation in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). A trial-based analysis with a 1-year horizon showed limited cost-effectiveness of this demanding procedure. However,..
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Abstract The past year has yielded important advances in coagulation and transfusion practice across cardiothoracic and vascular care. Patient blood management remains central, with growing evidence supporting restrictive transfusion thresholds,..
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Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, including in Chile, accounting for about 23% of all deaths. Advanced cardiac surgical procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting..
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Abstract Background Oxygenator oxygen transfer performance is typically measured by manufacturers under standardized, static laboratory conditions. However, these parameters do not adequately reflect the dynamic environment of clinical cardiopulmonary bypass..
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Abstract During cerebral ischemia, the quantitative Electroencephalogram (EEG) Alpha: Delta Ratio (ADR) decreases, and the asymmetry percentage increases. The utility of analyzing these metrics during neonatal Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion (ACP)..
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Special 3 day Rescue Team Course Paris NEXT SESSION 30 November to 2 December 2026 Come learn all you need to know on OHCA, ECPR and REBOA during a 3-day..
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Abstract Weaning and liberation from V-A ECMO for cardiogenic shock involves complex decision-making that requires balancing multiple clinical parameters. In the absence of specific weaning guidelines, ECMO centers rely on..
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Abstract Objectives Hemorrhagic complications remain a major concern in patients with cardiogenic shock and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of withholding a..
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Abstract Background The increasing preference for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) reflects efforts to reduce complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). A lower incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) after..
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Abstract Capnometry is a cost-efficient method of monitoring carbon dioxide (CO2) in healthcare settings, especially during mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass. However, the utility of capnometers for studying CO2 elimination in..
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Abstract Background Children with cyanotic congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are exposed to varying oxygenation strategies, and the optimal oxygenation strategy and the impact of..
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Abstract Background The aim of this study is to compare the clinical results of intermittent antegrade and intermittent antegrade/continuous retrograde cardioplegia techniques in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods Between 2023..
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Abstract Background Veno-arterial ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (V-A ECMO) as a bridge to recovery or long-term assist devices in severe cardiocirculatory failure typically lasts 5–7 days. There is scarce guidance on..
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Abstract Introduction: Survival after cardiac arrest and prolonged conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation remains poor, with out-of-hospital survival rates of only 2%–10%. Conventional veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation can restore..
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Abstract Background: Interest in inhalational anesthesia in cardiac surgery has resurged as volatile anesthetics exert biological effects extending beyond hypnosis. Sevoflurane and desflurane activate mitochondrial cytoprotective signaling pathways, modulate inflammatory..
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Abstract Introduction Mortality in patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is partly attributable to unanticipated hemodynamic instability after elective decannulation, termed weaning-related shock (WRS). This study explored the etiology of..
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Abstract Background: Neonates and young infants undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are highly vulnerable to pulmonary dysfunction, systemic inflammation, capillary leak, and fluid overload, which may lead to..
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Abstract This case report describes a pediatric cardiac surgery in which electrocardiographic (ECG) changes appeared immediately after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), followed by severe bradycardia and ultimately flaccid..
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Abstract Background Subclavian or axillary artery cannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides a valuable alternative to femoral access; however, a comprehensive overview of such an approach in this..
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Abstract Background Blood oxygen content and management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), particularly during reperfusion phase after cross-clamping related ischemia, may influence systemic oxygen utilization, oxidative stress, and organ ischemia/reperfusion injury...
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Abstract Purpose This study aimed to systematically search, evaluate, and synthesize the latest evidence on the prevention and management of nosocomial infections in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Methods..
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Abstract Background Optimal anatomical sites for temperature monitoring that most closely correlates with cerebral temperature remain debated in cardiac surgery, particularly during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest..
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Date & Location Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 AM - Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET, Heart & Vascular Insititute, CESI @ Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Registration This course is limited..
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Abstract Patients with fulminant myocarditis accompanied by severe hemodynamic deterioration, cardiogenic shock, or refractory arrhythmias often require venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) treatment. When left ventricular (LV) dilation, elevated LV..
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Abstract Purpose of review The present review addresses the underlying biology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) while recognizing that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an increasingly employed technology in..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a technology that provides temporary life support to critically ill patients with heart and/or lung failure. However, the complexity of the care involved..
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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery patients with severe preoperative left ventricular (LV) dysfunction are at high risk for poor postoperative outcomes including prolonged ventilation, renal failure and post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS)...
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Abstract Background Retrograde autologous priming and venous antegrade priming replace the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit crystalloid with patient blood to mitigate hemodilution. However, their effectiveness in pediatric patients, particularly when analyzed..
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