Abstract Aortic malperfusion occurs in a significant percentage of patients with acute , and causes , the clinical entity defined by end organ , in 10–33% of patients. Malperfusion syndrome can be rapidly..
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Abstract Mesenteric ischemia (Me-Is) is a severe complication with high mortality after cardiac surgery. We examined whether intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) might serve as a biomarker for early..
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Abstract Management of mesenteric malperfusion or ischaemia in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) has been controversial and it remains unclear as to the best strategy for mesenteric..
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Abstract Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) are commonly used circulatory support devices. Mesenteric ischemia is a serious and poorly studied complication of IABP use. Here, we examine six cases of mesenteric..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Risk factors associated with intestinal ischaemia after heart surgery have been previously explored; however, a paucity of data exists with regard to extent of intestinal ischaemia in patients..
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Abstract Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI), one of the gastrointestinal system complications, which occurs following cardiac surgery, is challenged in the literature with a diminished incidence of AMI by heart surgery..
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