Abstract Background: Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) has a high risk of perioperative bleeding and often requires extensive blood product infusions. Analysis of the changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis..
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Abstract Low cardiac output syndrome and the systemic inflammatory response are consequences of the cardiac surgical perioperative course. The mechanisms responsible are multifactorial, but recent studies have shown that nitric..
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Abstract Postoperative neurologic complications have a significant effect on morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The etiology of brain injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is..
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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is very commonly performed among the cardiovascular surgeries, and delayed recovery (DR) is a kind of serious complications in patients with CPB. It is necessary to..
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Abstract Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is an uncommon but wellrecognized cardiac abnormality. This educational text reviews the case of a 54-year-old female presenting an ASA related to a small ostium..
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Abstract Introduction: The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) leads to increased fluid filtration and edema. The use of artificial colloids to counteract fluid extravasation during cardiac surgery is controversial. Beneficial..
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Abstract We present a case series of seven patients with suspected cold agglutinin antibodies, discovered after initiation of bypass. Laboratory analysis of blood samples intraoperatively determined the cause of the..
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Abstract Objective Pediatric surgery for congenital tracheal stenosis continues to be a therapeutic challenge, and it often requires cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for intra-operative extracorporeal cardiorespiratory..
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Abstract The Capiox RX25 and Quadrox‐i Adult oxygenators are commonly used in clinical adult cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. This study was designed to test the effectiveness of two adult oxygenators in..
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Abstract Mechanically assisted circulation (MAC) sustains the blood circulation in the body of a patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or on ventricular assistance with a ventricular assist..
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Abstract Advances in cardiopulmonary bypass equipment have played a critical role in improving outcomes for cardiac surgery patients. Recent advancements include reduced priming volumes, biocompatible coatings and gaseous microemboli handling,..
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HYPOTHERMIC CIRCULATORY arrest combined with selective cerebral perfusion commonly is employed to permit surgical repair of the ascending and transverse aorta. A variety of perfusion techniques are employed, including retrograde..
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Abstract Background and objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is polyethiological clinical syndrome. During CPB haemodilution develops, which is useful in reducing the risk..
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Abstract Minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) has initiated important new efforts within science and technology towards a more physiologic perfusion. In this study, we aim to investigate the learning curve..
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Abstract Acute kidney after cardiac surgery is more common in anaemic patients, whereas haemolysis during cardiopulmonary bypass may lead to iron‐induced renal injury. Hepcidin promotes iron sequestration by macrophages: hepcidin..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Prolonged aortic cross-clamp (XCT) and cardiopulmonary bypass time (CPBT) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality following cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the..
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Abstract Background (CPB) induces a systemic inflammatory reaction that may contribute to . Preventing this reaction with steroids may improve outcomes. We performed a systematic review to evaluate the impact of..
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Background: Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body. It modulates immune cell function and is an important energy substrate for cells in critically ill patients. Reduction..
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Abstract Objective As with any biomarker, interpretation of changes of concentration must consider its variability in a specific clinical setting. The aim of this study was to calculate the reference change..
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