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A Decrease in Effective Renal Perfusion Pressure Is Associated With Increased Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), renal perfusion indices, and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac patients. Methods: In a prospective cohort..

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Low-Dose Vasopressin and Renal Perfusion in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background:  Congenital heart surgeries are associated with post-bypass renal and cardiac dysfunctions. The use of low-dose vasopressin has been found to be beneficial in adult cardiac surgeries. Objective:  To..

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Preservation of renal endothelial integrity and reduction of renal edema by aprotinin does not preserve renal perfusion and function following…

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury is a severe complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and is associated with capillary leakage and microcirculatory perfusion disturbances. CPB-induced thrombin release results in capillary hyperpermeability..

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