Abstract Background Albumin is used commonly across a wide range of clinical settings to improve hemodynamics, to facilitate fluid removal, and to manage complications of cirrhosis. The International Collaboration for..
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Abstract Purpose Nowadays, it is largely accepted that albumin should not be used in hypoalbuminemia or for nutritional purpose. The most discussed indication of albumin at present is the resuscitation..
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Abstract Objectives To assess the efficacy and safety of albumin as pump priming fluid in cardiac surgery. Design Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Setting Each study was conducted in a..
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Abstract Objectives To study the quantitative potency of plasma albumin on cardioprotection in terms of creatinine kinase-myocardial band mass (CK-MBm) in on-pump cardiac surgery. Design Post hoc analysis of a..
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Abstract Hemodynamic instability in postresuscitation syndrome worsens survival and neurological outcomes. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for refractory cardiac arrest might improve outcomes. Hemodynamical support under VA ECMO relies..
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Abstract Albumin, which is a 65-kDa liver-synthesized protein, accounts for nearly 50% of total plasma protein and contributes to approximately 80% of intravascular oncotic pressure. Albumin helps maintain microvascular integrity,..
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Abstract Albumin has been used in clinical medicine for more than seven decades. At the time of circulation and deairing of asanguineous primes during CPB, many programs will first remove..
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Abstract Albumin solution was no better than Ringer acetate at reducing complications from cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in a randomized clinical trial. Likelihood of at least one major adverse..
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Abstract Albumin plays an important role in critical care as a prognostic marker and therapy. However, the use of human albumin solution (HAS) has varied over time due to the..
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Abstract There is little research on factors that influence the choice of dialyzer in patients undergoing hemodialysis. In patients at risk for poorer outcomes, including those with hypoalbuminemia, understanding how..
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Abstract Purpose Albumin solution is a colloid used for resuscitation in cardiac surgical patients, but it is unclear if it offers advantages over crystalloids. We examined current clinical practice across..
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Abstract Purpose Intravascular fluids are a necessary and universal component of cardiac surgical patient care. Both crystalloids and colloids are used to maintain or restore circulating plasma volume and ensure..
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