Abstract Objectives Optimal blood pressure goals during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remain uncertain and new metrics to individualize perfusion targets are needed. Critical closing pressure (Pcrit) is a fundamental property of..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To evaluate the association of intraoperative urinary biomarker excretion during cardiac surgery and the subsequent development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Design Prospective, nonrandomized, observational study. Setting Single..
Read MoreAbstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiovascular surgery is a serious complication. Little is known about the ability of novel biomarkers in combination with clinical risk scores for prediction..
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