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Left ventricular assist device implants in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: do we need cardiopulmonary bypass?

Abstract     OBJECTIVES Implanting a durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in a patient on extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is challenging. The goal of this study was to compare..

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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Survival After Refractory Cardiac Arrest: Is ECPR Beneficial?

Abstract The level of evidence of expert recommendations for starting extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is low. Therefore, we reported..

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Outcomes of Patients Denied ECMO During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greater Paris, France

To the Editor: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was considered early in the pandemic to rescue the most severe forms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)–associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The..

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Rationale and design of the intravenous iron for treatment of anemia before cardiac surgery trial

Abstract Background Approximately 20% to 30% of patients awaiting cardiac surgery are anemic. Anemia increases the likelihood of requiring a red cell transfusion and is associated with increased complications, intensive care,..

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Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patterns of Practice and Outcomes in Japan and Europe

Abstract Objectives: The Japan Cardiovascular Surgery Database–Congenital section (JCVSD-Congenital) and the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association (ECHSA) Congenital Heart Surgery Database (CHSD) share the same nomenclature. We aimed at comparing..

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The Use of Extracorporeal Circulation in Suspected Brain Dead Organ Donors with Cardiopulmonary Collapse

Abstract Bleeding and thrombosis-related complications are common in pediatric cardiac patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was..

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Influence of low-flow time on survival after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR)

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support under extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is the last option and may be offered to selected patients. Several factors predict outcome in these..

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Liver function predicts survival in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation following cardiovascular surgery

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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Intraoperative change of lactate level is associated with postoperative outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery patients: retrospective observational study

Abstract Background A change of serum lactate concentrations appeared to be useful for predicting outcomes in various acute ill settings. However, there is little information on intraoperative change of lactate..

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Long-term survival and quality of life after extracorporeal life support: a 10-year report

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Information is lacking about long-term survival and quality of life (QOL) after treating patients on extracorporeal life support. METHODS:  Outcome data were assessed by phone interviews, a QOL..

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Safety of nitric oxide added to the ECMO circuit: a pilot study in children

Abstract We describe our experience of 30 consecutive children supported with ECMO and receiving 20 ppm of nitric oxide in the oxygenator of the ECMO circuit. Administration of nitric oxide..

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Red blood cell storage time and the outcome after coronary surgery

Abstract Background The impact of transfusion of aged red blood cells (RBCs) on the outcome after  (CABG) is controversial. This issue has been investigated in the present study. Materials and methods..

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Predictors for acute and chronic renal failure and survival in patients supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background: Renal failure is a common occurrence in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock including those supported with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Prevalence and outcome of acute and chronic kidney..

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Heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia diagnostic testing after adult cardiac surgery: a single-centre experience and development

Abstract OBJECTIVES To assess the incidence and outcome of heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia (HIT) in patients after cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and to review the time course of platelet counts..

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Early negative fluid balance is associated with lower mortality after cardiovascular surgery

Abstract Background: Early fluid expansion could prevent postoperative organ hypoperfusion. However, excessive fluid resuscitation adversely influences multiple organ systems. This retrospective, observational study aimed to investigate the relationship between early..

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Hematocrit and impact of transfusion in patients receiving extracorporeal life support

Abstract Introduction:  Increasing the hematocrit is considered to increase oxygen delivery to the patient, especially when hypoxic conditions exist and the patient may become more stable. The aim of this..

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