Tags Archives: Cardiovascular surgery

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Context: Postoperative hyperthermia, which may lead to cognitive decline, is a common complication of cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness..

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Abstract Background Coagulopathy and following massive bleeding are complications of cardiovascular surgery, particularly occurring after procedures requiring prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Reliable and rapid tests for coagulopathy are desirable for..

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Abstract Introduction Novel biomarkers of acute kidney injury (AKI) are being developed and commercialized. However, none are universally available. The aim of this preliminary prospective observational study was to explore the..

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Abstract Emerging evidence suggests surgical outcomes of patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery that refuse autologous transfusion is comparable to those who accept whole blood product transfusions. There are several methods that..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives To examine the sensitivity and specificity of perioperative lactate gradients for the prediction of subsequent  development in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. Design Retrospective, single-center, case-control study. Setting University hospital...

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents a valuable and rapidly evolving therapeutic option in patients with severe heart or lung failure following cardiovascular surgery. However, despite significant advances in..

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Abstract A high neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (N/L ratio) was associated with the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with severe sepsis. We sought to investigate the association between the..

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Abstract Introduction: Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) is the most effective treatment available for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Patient selection, surgical technique and perioperative management have improved patient outcomes, which are..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: Intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) is increasingly employed as a highly specific marker of intestinal necrosis. However, the value of this marker associated with cardiovascular surgery with hypothermic..

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Abstract Background Failure to rescue (FTR) is gaining popularity as a quality metric. The relationship between patient frailty and FTR after cardiovascular surgery has not been fully explored. This study..

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Abstract Introduction and objective Children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit after cardiovascular surgery usually require treatment with antibiotics due to suspicion of infection. The aim of this study..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy of intensive craniocervical screening before elective cardiovascular surgery. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 1134 consecutive patients who underwent routine screening before cardiovascular surgery between..