Abstract We read with great interest the article by Kowara et al.,[] which highlights the potential of PvCO2 × Ve/Q as a key predictive marker for hyperlactatemia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This..
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Abstract Background Acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with poor prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative probiotic supplementation on the incidence of..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Continuous cardiac output monitoring is not standard practice during cardiac surgery, even though patients are at substantial risk for systemic hypoperfusion. Thus, the frequency of low cardiac output..
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Abstract Background Skin mottling is a common manifestation of peripheral tissue hypoperfusion, and its severity can be described using the skin mottling score (SMS). This study aims to evaluate the..
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Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive decline occurs commonly after cardiac surgery. The available literature is inconclusive on the role of intraoperative causal or protective factors. Methods We systematically reviewed studies evaluating..
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