Abstract Background No previous research has specifically investigated the relationship between postoperative glycemic variability (GV) and acute kidney disease (AKD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. In this study, several methods..
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Abstract Background/Objectives: The optimal choice of cardioplegia solution in minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS) remains debated, as prolonged myocardial protection is essential to avoid interruptions to the surgical flow, which..
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Abstract Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are one of the most common congenital malformations and often require heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Children undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB are especially..
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Abstract Background: Various mechanisms leading to early hyperlactataemia post-cardiac surgery have been postulated. Specifically, in the paediatric population, benign early hyperlactataemia may be associated with crystalloid priming in the cardiopulmonary..
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Abstract Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes a systemic inflammatory response that can worsen patient outcomes. Off-pump surgery has been associated with a reduced inflammatory response...
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Abstract Objective This study was designed to investigate the distribution of nadir oxygen delivery (DO2), mean DO2, and area under ideal DO2 (AUiDO2) among categorized age groups of pediatric patients and..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication among patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during paediatric cardiac surgery. Plasma-free haemoglobin (PFH) produced by haemolysis during CPB contributes to..
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Abstract Objective We sought to explore the linear or nonlinear relationship between preoperative iron metabolism and acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery (CSA-AKI) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods Patients who..
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Abstract Objective Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) or intravenous cangrelor to prevent thromboembolism in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) who undergo..
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Abstract Introduction: We sought to comprehensively explore the potential linear and nonlinear relationship between preoperative iron metabolism and perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods: Patients..
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Abstract Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality. The use of cell salvage has been implemented in operating rooms across the world, but only a limited..
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Abstract Objectives The use of del Nido in adult cardiac surgery is rising in popularity. The objective of this large multicenter study was to evaluate the use and associated outcomes of..
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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery in selected low-risk patients, has the potential to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of healthcare costs. Anesthesia-related challenges play a major role..
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Abstract Background The incidence and prognostic impact of major bleeding (MB) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD) are..
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Abstract Background: A critical incident is described as any unplanned event which causes, or has the potential to cause, injury to a patient. Critical incident debriefing is a team discussion..
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Abstract Background: Decreased cerebral oximetry (rSO2) in cardiac surgery is associated with postoperative delirium (POD). However, interventions optimizing intraoperative rSO2 are inconclusive. Methods: In this prospective observational cohort study, the..
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Abstract Valve-sparing root replacement (VSRR) has been performed for more than 30 years, both electively and in emergencies, with excellent long-term clinical outcomes. There are 2 main types of VSRR:..
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Abstract Objective: This study evaluated the incidence, causes, and predictors of intraoperative conversion from off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) to on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (ONCAB), identifying risk factors..
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Abstract Background and Objective Patients undergoing cardiac surgery consume more than 50% of blood transfusions, and such transfusions have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Evidence in blood-saving techniques..
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Abstract In the issue of the journal, Claessens et al. [] present a large case series of non-robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) surgery. They summarize the outcomes of 1500 patients..
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Abstract Background and Objectives Transfusions are common, but their use is decreasing in some countries as a result of increased risk awareness and the implementation of patient blood management (PBM),..
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Abstract The currently available point-of-care hemostasis tests are burdened by criticisms concerning the use of different activators and inhibitors and the lack of dynamic flow. These operating conditions may constitute..
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Abstract Background: In Canada, the health care system has been estimated to generate 33 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Health care systems, specifically operating rooms (ORs), are..
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Abstract Heart transplantation (HT) is the gold standard treatment of end-stage heart disease. Waitlist mortality remains high due to a shortage of available donor organs. Donation after circulatory death (DCD)..
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Abstract Purpose: Whether skin disinfection of the surgical site using chlorhexidine‑alcohol is superior to povidone‑iodine‑alcohol in reducing reoperation and surgical site infection rates after major cardiac surgery remains unclear. ..
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As the field of organ transplantation continues to evolve, the use of Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) donors has emerged as a critical method to expand the donor pool. However,..
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Abstract During retrograde autologous priming (RAP), some patients develop hypotension and hemodynamic instability, which impedes the procedure. This study aimed to demonstrate the effects of RAP on transfusion requirements and..
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Abstract Background Guideline-based care of patients requiring extracorporeal membranous oxygenation, a form of life support for patients with refractory respiratory and/or cardiac failure, requires a multidisciplinary approach, yet a detailed..
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Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital mechanical circulatory support used with increasing frequency in complex congenital cardiac surgeries. This study evaluated the outcomes of a protocol-based venoarterial..
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Abstract The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) in cardiogenic shock patients has increased during the last decades with most management strategies relying on observational studies and expert opinion,..
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