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A precise blood transfusion evaluation model for aortic surgery: a single-center retrospective study

Abstract Cardiac aortic surgery is an extremely complicated procedure that often requires large volume blood transfusions during the operation. Currently, it is not possible to accurately estimate the intraoperative blood..

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Perioperative cerebral perfusion in aortic arch surgery: a potential link with neurological outcome

Abstract OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to examine whether perioperative changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF) relate to postoperative neurological deficits in patients undergoing aortic arch surgery involving..

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Direct Axillary Artery Cannulation for Aortic Surgery: Lessons From Contemporary Experiences

Abstract Background This study seeks to assess the outcomes of direct  (AX)  for . Methods From October 2009 to November 2021 direct AX  was planned in 515 patients for thoracic aortic pathology. An important..

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Neuroprotective strategies with circulatory arrest in open aortic surgery – A meta-analysis

Abstract Objective Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) in aortic surgery is associated with morbidity and mortality despite evolving strategies. With the advent of antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP), moderate hypothermic circulatory..

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Prevention and management of spinal cord ischemia following aortic surgery: A survey of contemporary practice

Abstract Objective  (SCI) is a devastating complication of  repair. We aim to characterize current practices pertaining to SCI prevention and treatment across Canada. Methods Two questionnaires were developed by the Canadian..

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Early and long-term results of hypothermic circulatory arrest in aortic surgery: a 20-year single-centre experience

Abstract Aims  The aim of this study was to document the postoperative outcomes of patients who underwent hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA), the evolution of HCA management over time and to identify the..

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Comparison of del Nido Cardioplegia vs blood cardioplegia in adult aortic surgery is the single-dose cardioplegia technique really advantageous?

Abstract Background Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the operative and early postoperative results of the use of del Nido  solution (dNCS) with traditional blood cardioplegia..

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Retrograde autologous priming method reduces plasma free hemoglobin level in aortic surgery

Abstract Background:  Although conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (cCPB) is still the most widely used method in open heart surgery, methods such as retrograde autologous priming (RAP) are increasingly popular in terms..

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The frozen elephant trunk technique: impact of proximalization and the four-sites perfusion technique

Abstract     OBJECTIVES To improve organ protection with the frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure, a so-called four-sites perfusion in combination with proximalization for the distal aortic anastomosis was performed...

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Residual root fate after aortic surgery in bicuspid aortic valve with right‐to‐left fusion: A comparative risk analysis

Abstract Background and Aim Although bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) anatomy might influence aortic aneurysm development, BAV‐related root involvement still lacks standardized surgical management. We aimed to evaluate late clinical outcomes..

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Prepump autologous blood collection is associated with reduced intraoperative transfusions in aortic surgery with circulatory arrest: A propensity score-matched analysis

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of autologous whole blood (AWB) collection on intraoperative/postoperative allogeneic blood transfusion rate in complex aortic surgery with hypothermic circulatory arrest. Methods This retrospective study..

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Effects of circuit albumin coating on coagulation and inflammatory response for patients receiving aortic arch replacement: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Objective: To investigate whether human serum albumin coating before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) could improve platelet function and hemostasis and mitigate the inflammatory response among patients receiving aortic arch replacement..

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Hypofibrinogenemia can be estimated by the predictive formula in aortic surgery

Abstract Objective Aortic surgery often causes massive bleeding due to hypofibrinogenemia. Predicting hypofibrinogenemia is useful for developing a hemostasis strategy, including preparing for blood transfusion. We made a formula for..

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Favorable late survival after aortic surgery under straight deep hypothermic circulatory arrest

Abstract Background Surgical and cerebral protection strategies in  remain under debate. Perioperative results using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) have been associated with favorable short-term mortality and stroke rates. The present..

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