Abstract IMPORTANCE: “Awake” cannulation for venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), where patients remain spontaneously breathing without invasive mechanical ventilation during the cannulation procedure, may reduce lung injury from positive pressure..
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Abstract Background Pediatric cardiac transplant recipients undergo elective cardiac catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy (CC/EMB) for graft dysfunction surveillance often facilitated by general anesthesia (GA). GA and positive pressure ventilation (PPV)..
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Abstract Recent studies suggest that heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPG) contribute to the predisposition to, protection from, and potential treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Here, we used electronic health..
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Abstract Background: Cold-induced RNA binding protein (CIRBP) is widely involved in critical physiological processes of myocardial fibrosis (MF), a crucial mechanism of cardiac insufficiency in myocardial infarction (MI). However, whether CIRBP..
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Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with significant inflammatory reactions that can impact patient outcomes. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of ECMO on the functional ability of..
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Abstract This study focuses on understanding the influence of cognitive biases in the intra-operative decision-making process within cardiac surgery teams, recognizing the complexity and high-stakes nature of such environments. We..
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Abstract Objectives This study was designed to compare individualized and conventional hyperglycemic thresholds for the risk of (AKI) after cardiac surgery. Design This was an observational study. Setting The study took..
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Abstract Background: Hydroxocobalamin increases systemic blood pressure through nitric oxide pathway suppression. However, its effects on hypotension during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are unknown. The objective of this study was to..
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Abstract Objectives The aims of this study were to assess the impact of the closed-loop sampling method on and the need for in pediatric patients following cardiac surgery. Design Retrospective observational study...
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Abstract A 70-year-old patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy underwent implantation of a HeartMate III left ventricular assist device (LVAD) at INTERMACS IV. Postoperatively, right ventricular (RV) failure was managed with..
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Abstract Background: Reading medical papers is a challenging and time-consuming task for doctors, especially when the papers are long and complex. A tool that can help doctors efficiently process and..
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Abstract Background The initial rhythm is a known predictor of survival in extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) patients. However, the effect of the rhythm at hospital admission on outcomes in these..
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Abstract Introduction Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most performed operations worldwide. However, CABG is often as invasive today as it was 50 years ago. Less invasive..
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Abstract Introduction: Although post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with high mortality1, the impact of cannulation site is poorly understood. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of our post-cardiotomy veno-arterial ECMO..
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Abstract Background Ball thrombus is rare and life-threatening. The correct diagnosis and timely management are key to improving patient prognosis. Here, we present a case report and literature review of..
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Abstract Objective Risk factors for severe postoperative bleeding after cardiac surgery remain multiple and incompletely elucidated. We evaluated the impact of intraoperative blood product transfusions, intravenous fluid administration, and persistently..
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Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) salvage is frequently used in contemporary spine surgery, despite clinical concern in its efficacy as a surrogate for blood-banked allogeneic packed..
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Abstract Objectives To compare brain injury biomarker release levels between two different cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) flow rates in elective cardiac surgery and to explore differences in postoperative delirium between groups..
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Abstract Objectives Compare hemodynamics between 4% albumin and Ringer's acetate. Design Exploratory analysis of the double-blind randomized ALBumin In Cardiac Surgery trial. Setting Single-center study in Helsinki University Hospital. Participants..
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the outcomes of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) compared with the sternotomy approach for Jehovah's Witness (JW) patients who cannot receive blood transfusions Design This was..
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Abstract Background Simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty (SI-THA) results in more blood loss and a greater need for postoperative allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT). Previous studies have reported that multimodal patient..
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Abstract Background Due to staffing changes at scheduled intervals and decreases in essential staff in the evenings, late intensive care unit (ICU) arrivals may be at risk for suboptimal outcomes...
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Abstract Blood pressure is a critical physiological parameter, particularly in the context of cardiac intensive care and perioperative settings. As a primary indicator of organ perfusion, the maintenance of adequate..
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Abstract Objective As many as half of patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery require red blood cell transfusion, emphasizing the need for effective strategies that can reduce this need. We conducted..
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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation are critical tools in contemporary cardiac surgery and intensive care, respectively. While these techniques share similar components, their application contexts differ,..
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Abstract Background Aortic arch disease is a major cause of acute dissections. Surgical replacement is the current curative treatment for aortic arch disease. While traditional aortic cannulation ensures lower body..
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Abstract Background Woven coronary artery (WCA) is a rare and underdiagnosed congenital anomaly that involves multiple thin and tortuous epicardial arterial conduits reassembling distally into a single lumen. Recanalized thrombus..
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The definitive management of combined aortic arch and descending aortic pathologies such as aneurysms and dissections is either a single or staged operation associated with high morbidity and mortality. Stroke,..
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Abstract Bleeding following cardiac surgery is common and serious, yet a gap persists in understanding how experienced intensive care nurses identify and respond to such complications. Aim To describe the..
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Abstract Administration of oxygen microbubbles (OMBs) has been shown to increase oxygen and decrease carbon dioxide in systemic circulation, as well as reduce lung inflammation and promote survival in preclinical..
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