Abstract Blood management is a critical aspect of patient care during surgical procedures. In the United Kingdom, there is a growing recognition of the need to integrate intraoperative cell salvage..
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Abstract Chen et al. used a rat model of cardiopulmonary bypass followed by 30-min ischemia (induced by ascending aorta blockage) and 15-min reperfusion []. They reported that pyruvate dehydrogenase E1α..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Brain-protective strategies for acute type A aortic dissection (TAAD) remain controversial. Moderate hypothermia circulatory arrest (MHCA) without cerebral perfusion is not commonly used. However, we aimed to assess..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Long cardiopulmonary bypass times are associated with adverse postoperative outcomes and increased healthcare resource use. It is likely that this effect is pronounced in smaller patients. Previous studies..
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Abstract Introduction The mobilization and ambulation of patients with severe cardiogenic shock supported with peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (pVA-ECMO) and concomitant femoral intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support is not..
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Abstract Whereas studying the aortic valve in isolation has facilitated the development of life-saving procedures and technologies, the dynamic interplay of the aortic valve and its surrounding structures is vital..
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Abstract Neurological complications related to cardiac surgery present physicians with challenges. These complications severely impact patients’ outcomes, the quality of their lives, and affect the resources available at healthcare centers...
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Abstract Introduction A well-known complication of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is differential hypoxia, in which poorly-oxygenated blood ejected from the left ventricle mixes with and displaces well-oxygenated blood..
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Abstract Background This study examined the association between cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) hematocrit and postoperative acute renal failure (ARF) in patients undergoing aortic arch surgery with hypothermic circulatory arrest. Methods The..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) utilization has surged in recent years, particularly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, yet standardization of ECMO-associated infection (EAI) reporting remains lacking. Methods This systematic review..
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Abstract Introduction Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) for mitral valve repair often uses cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) through peripheral femoro-femoral cannulation. A rare complication of differential hypoxemia can cause upper body..
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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), is a lifesaving therapy for critically ill children. Despite this, these modalities carry frustratingly..
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Abstract We would like to express our gratitude to Aravind Bommiasamy and his coauthors for their detailed analysis on the physiological impacts of cardiac output (CO) on oxygen supply in..
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Abstract Proteins on the surfaces of cells serve as physical connection points to bridge one cell with another, enabling direct communication between cells and cohesive structure. As biomedical research makes..
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Abstract Background Cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) are common and varied in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Here, the authors describe CMB findings in patients receiving ECMO and their association with..
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Abstract Introduction Hospital-based transfusion involves hundreds of daily medical decisions. Medical decision-making under uncertainty is susceptible to cognitive biases which can lead to systematic errors of reasoning and suboptimal patient..
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Abstract Protamine sulfate is a standard agent used to reverse heparin anticoagulation during cardiovascular procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Although rare, it can be associated with severe..
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Abstract The therapeutic target of extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) is the elimination of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the blood across a gas exchange membrane without influencing oxygenation to a clinically relevant..
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Abstract Background In an effort to enhance recovery after cardiac surgery, intraoperative extubation has been targeted as possibly beneficial. This multi-center cohort study aimed to assess this by evaluating the outcomes..
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Giant Pheochromocytoma Resection Using Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Blood Purification Therapy
Abstract A 44-year-old man was diagnosed with a giant pheochromocytoma in the right retroperitoneal cavity following treatment for heart failure. Subsequent to improvement in cardiac function, the patient underwent a..
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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential for the conduct of open-heart procedures. While lifesaving, CPB can be associated with significant end-organ injuries believed to result from inflammatory responses triggered by..
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Abstract Background: Magnesium administration is a common practice in cardiovascular surgeries utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). However, concerns persist regarding the risk of hypermagnesemia, particularly in patients with kidney dysfunction. This..
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Abstract Background This study was to analyze the roles of red blood cell distribution width (RDW), anion gap (AG) levels and their combined effects on the risk of acute kidney..
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Abstract Established clinical monitoring techniques lack predictive capabilities, emphasizing the need for refinement in MO monitoring towards an early warning system. In this study, an MO was modified by integrating..
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Abstract Background The impact of air bubbles into the cerebral circulation after open heart surgery has been a topic of discussion since the introduction of the heart-lung machine. The aim..
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Abstract Objectives To summarize the evidence of the hemodynamic effects and vasopressor requirements of adult cardiac surgery patients with vasoplegic shock treated with hydroxocobalamin or methylene blue. Design Systematic review..
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Abstract Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requires systemic anticoagulation to reduce the risk of thromboembolic events. Despite its historic role, activated clotting time (ACT) remains a widely used heparin monitoring..
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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an advanced technique using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support patients with refractory cardiac arrest. Age significantly influences ECPR outcomes, with younger patients generally..
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Abstract Introduction: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic solution, is commonly utilized in priming cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and can impact kidney function. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of mannitol use..
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Abstract Background Prophylactic corticosteroids have been widely used to mitigate the inflammatory response induced by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). However, the impact of this treatment on clinically important outcomes in infants..
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