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The role of urine chloride in acute heart failure

Abstract In our retrospective study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between urinary chloride (uCl−) and selected clinical and laboratory biomarkers, renal function, and patient outcomes in the acute heart..

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A Standardized Approach Improves Outcomes of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Postcardiotomy Shock

Abstract Postcardiotomy shock (PCS) has historically been associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Mortality at discharge is reportedly more than 60%. We investigated the outcomes of our standardized approach to..

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Cardiogenic Shock in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Plus Apical Ballooning: Management With VA-ECMO and Myectomy

Abstract A patient with known obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy developed worsening left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, severe mitral regurgitation, and apical ballooning leading to cardiogenic shock, a combination in which treatment..

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Mechanical circulatory support in patients with cardiogenic shock in intensive care units: A position paper of the “Unité de Soins…

Summary  (CS) is a major challenge in contemporary cardiology. Despite a better understanding of the  of CS, its management has only improved slightly. The prevalence of CS has remained stable over..

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