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Characteristics Associated with Mortality in 623 Patients Who Received Recombinant Factor VIIa for Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Objectives Activated recombinant factor VII (rFVIIa) has been used to treat cardiac surgical bleeding in an off-label manner. Due to the high risk of mortality with ongoing hemorrhage, assessing..

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Rescue Therapy With Factor VII for Refractory Cardiac Surgical Bleeding: A Propensity-Score-Matched Study

Abstract Objectives To compare effectiveness and safety of rescue therapy approach with recombinant Factor VII activated (rFVIIa) for refractory bleeding in cardiac surgery compared with a propensity-score-matched control group at..

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Less Is More for Bleeding Management Algorithms in Cardiac Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Randomized Studies

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Major bleeding after cardiac surgery is still a relatively common complication, requiring red blood cell (RBC) transfusions and use of procoagulants. The existing guidelines recommend a bleeding management..

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Prone positioning and bleeding risk during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe ARDS patients

Abstract Purpose To assess whether prone positioning (PP) increases bleeding risk compared to supine positioning in ARDS patients undergoing veno venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO). Materials and Methods A..

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Temporal trends and risk factors for bleeding and thrombosis in pediatric ECMO: A multicenter cohort study

Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombosis are major causes of morbidity and mortality in pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), yet their evolving, time-dependent risks remain poorly defined. This study evaluated clinical..

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Re-evaluating the association between thrombocytopenia and bleeding in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Abstract Objectives The platelet trigger at which to transfuse platelets to prevent bleeding complications in patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is unclear. We aimed to elucidate the association..

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Centrifugation versus filtration-based cell salvage: impact on perioperative bleeding in cardiac surgery—the COLTRANE randomised clinical trial – study protocol

Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery remains a high-risk procedure for bleeding despite advances in patient blood management. Conventional centrifugation-based autotransfusion devices primarily recover red blood cells, losing platelets and coagulation factors. The..

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Risk factors for bleeding and thrombotic complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in adults based on the MIMIC-IV database

Abstract Objective:   To identify risk factors for bleeding and thrombotic complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in adults and to develop a predictive model based on these factors...

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Critical hematological parameters in bleeding during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support

Abstract Bleeding complications are frequently observed in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and are associated with increased mortality. Due to the complex mechanisms, managing bleeding during ECMO remains a challenge...

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Efficacy and Safety of Desmopressin in Terms of Bleeding and Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Systematic Review…

Abstract Bleeding and transfusion during cardiac surgery are major sources of complications. Surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass can induce coagulopathy, including platelet dysfunction. Desmopressin has been shown to reduce bleeding and..

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Bleeding Definitions in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Studies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports severe cardiorespiratory failure but carries a significant bleeding risk. This systematic review aims to report bleeding definitions in studies involving neonates and children treated..

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Perioperative Bleeding Is Not an Independent Risk Factor for Acute Kidney Injury in On-pump Cardiac Surgery—A Post-hoc Analysis of a…

Abstract Objectives To study the association between bleeding and acute kidney injury (AKI). Design Post-hoc study of a randomized trial of 4% albumin versus Ringer's acetate for cardiopulmonary bypass priming..

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Evaluation of an aPTT guided versus a multimodal heparin monitoring approach in patients on extra corporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective…

Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombotic complications are common in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients and are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. The optimal anticoagulation monitoring protocol in these patients..

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Fibrinogen levels and bleeding risk in adult extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation: multicenter observational study subanalysis

Abstract Introduction Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an essential life-support system in critical care specifically engineered to assist cardiac and respiratory function by externally maintaining blood perfusion and oxygenation..

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Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs Frozen Plasma for Coagulopathic Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Importance  Excessive bleeding is a common and prognostically important complication of cardiac surgery. For bleeding related to coagulation factor deficiency, frozen plasma is the most used therapy. Preliminary trials indicate..

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Early CABG with intraoperative hemoadsorption in patients on ticagrelor: Real world data from the international Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal…

Abstract Objectives Severe perioperative bleeding occurs in over 30 % of patients on ticagrelor undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (i-CABG) before completing the recommended 3-day washout. Intraoperative ticagrelor removal with..

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Monitoring Hemostatic Function during Cardiac Surgery with Point-of-Care Viscoelastic Assays: A Narrative Review

Abstract Bleeding is a well-known and severe complication of cardiac surgery. Cardiopulmonary bypass, along with heparinization and hemodilution, is thought to affect all pathways of the hemostatic process, leading to..

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Low- vs. Moderate-Intensity Anticoagulation for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The SAFE-ECMO Pilot Trial

Abstract Background Bleeding is a common and sometimes fatal complication of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Whether lowering the intensity of anticoagulation during venovenous ECMO is safe or effective is..

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Cardiac Surgical Bleeding, Transfusion, and Quality Metrics: Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac Society and Society…

Abstract Background Excessive perioperative bleeding is associated with major complications in cardiac surgery, resulting in increased morbidity, mortality, and cost. Methods An international expert panel was convened to develop consensus..

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Platelet-sparing properties of aprotinin

Abstract BACKGROUND  Cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with the risk of acquired coagulopathy, including dysregulated fibrinolysis, which can result in life-threatening bleeding complications. Aprotinin, an antifibrinolytic agent,..

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Major Bleeding and Mortality After Revascularization of Left Main Disease

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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Evaluation of Red Blood Cell Biochemical Markers and Coagulation Profiles Following Cell Salvage in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and…

Abstract Background: Individuals undergoing cardiac surgery face an increased risk of bleeding, as well as alterations in biochemical and coagulation patterns. Therefore, assessing the effectiveness of systems such as Cell..

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Postoperative bleeding outcome of fresh frozen plasma prime in pediatric cardiac surgery: A systematic review & meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Bleeding after cardiac surgeries holds risk of mortality and morbidity in pediatrics. This systematic review aimed to evaluate postoperative blood loss and blood transfusion requirements for pediatric patients..

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Urgent Reversal of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Critical and Life-Threatening Bleeding: A Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus

Abstract Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are increasingly being used due to their improved efficacy/safety ratio and lower clinical and economic burden when compared to vitamin K antagonists. However, bleeding is..

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Comparable bleeding and inflammation outcomes between heparin-coated and uncoated minimal invasive extracorporeal circuits in isolated coronary artery bypass surgery –…

Abstract Objective Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation has been shown to be non-inferior or even superior to conventional cardiopulmonary bypass circuits in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, but there is little..

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Impact of intraoperative blood products, fluid administration, and persistent hypothermia on bleeding leading to reexploration after cardiac surgery

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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A dimensional analysis of experienced intensive care unit nurses' clinical decision-making for bleeding after cardiac surgery

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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POBS-Card, a new score of severe bleeding after cardiac surgery: Construction and external validation

Abstract Objective Bleeding after cardiac surgery leads to poor outcomes. The objective of the study was to build the PeriOperative Bleeding Score in Cardiac surgery (POBS-Card) to predict bleeding after..

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Non-invasive prediction of massive transfusion during surgery using intraoperative hemodynamic monitoring data

Abstract Objective Failure to receive prompt  leads to severe complications if massive  occurs during surgery. For the timely preparation of blood products, predicting the possibility of massive transfusion (MT) is essential to..

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Delayed cold-stored vs. room temperature stored platelet transfusions in bleeding adult cardiac surgery patients—a randomized multicentre pilot study (PLTS-1)

Abstract Background Platelets stored at 1–6 °C are hypothesized to be more hemostatically active than standard room temperature platelets (RTP) stored at 20–24 °C. Recent studies suggest converting RTP to cold-stored platelets..

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