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Abstract OBJECTIVES This study determines the microplastic (MP) levels, dimension, shape, and chemical composition generated from conventional cardiopulmonary bypass and minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) circuits. METHODS In vitro conventional and..

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Abstract Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the efficacy of cell salvage in adult and pediatric spinal surgery. Methods A comprehensive systematic review of four biomedical..

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Abstract Microstructural imaging enables researchers to visualise changes in the arterial wall, allowing for (i) a deeper understanding of the role of specific components in arterial mechanics, (ii) the observation..

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Abstract Background Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often receive red-cell transfusions, along with the associated risks and costs. Early intraoperative normovolemic hemodilution (i.e., acute normovolemic hemodilution [ANH]) is a blood-conservation technique..

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Abstract After cardiac arrest, restoration of circulation is the first step toward survivorship. Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR), the use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to restore circulation, is increasingly being..

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Abstract Purpose Clinicians presume a relationship between the management of blood pressure during cardiac surgery and postoperative morbidity and mortality. With limited evidence to inform practice, we surveyed Canadian cardiac..

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Abstract Aim To identify the factors associated with postoperative complications within the first 24 h among individuals who have undergone open-heart surgery. Design A cross-sectional study. Methods The participants were 192..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and severe problem following heart surgery, particularly in procedures involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This research investigates the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) on..

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Abstract We investigated echocardiographic and hemodynamic effects of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) in 26 patients with cardiogenic shock on veno-arterial membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Our study demonstrated an 8.1% increase..

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Abstract Introduction Prolonged extracorporeal circulation time is known to cause intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, but the underlying mechanism is not fully understood. In this study, we analyzed the effects of..

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Abstract Bleeding and transfusion during cardiac surgery are major sources of complications. Surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass can induce coagulopathy, including platelet dysfunction. Desmopressin has been shown to reduce bleeding and..

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Abstract Historically, organs recovered for transplant have been transported using static cold preservation. However, newer portable ex vivo organ perfusion (PEVOP) strategies allow warm organ perfusion during transport. Although PEVOP is a..

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Abstract Aims Pediatric cardiac arrest is associated with high mortality and significant morbidity among survivors. International guidelines for prognostication remain limited due to small heterogeneous patient populations, variable post-return of..

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Abstract Background Non-technical skills (NTS) are social, cognitive and psychological skills that are related to safety and efficiency in the healthcare process. These skills have an important role in the..

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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the predictive value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for nosocomial infection in patients undergoing..

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Abstract Background Studies have not explored consciousness during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA). However, as studies in cardiac arrest have identified a spectrum of consciousness, we sought to establish the..

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Abstract Introduction Patient blood management (PBM), an evidence-based, patient-centred approach for optimising blood health, faces significant implementation challenges despite regulatory support, and this study explores its adoption within a Portuguese hospital..

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Abstract Objective To investigate the factors contributing to the "ECMO gap," the discrepancy between successful weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and survival to hospital discharge, using different definitions..

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Abstract A novel simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) course for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation—Introduction to ECMO Cannulation—was developed and tested at the Division of Cardiac Surgery at McMaster University in..

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Abstract Background Delirium is a common neurological complication after cardiac surgery. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the association between hemodynamic fluctuations during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and..

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Abstract Introduction Imbalance in the redox equilibrium is common in any type of aggression. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) initiation induces metabolic perturbations, and reliable biological monitoring tools for this condition are..

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Abstract Objectives:  Accidental hypothermia has high mortality. Rewarming is the initial primary management strategy. However, detailed evidence on rewarming management is limited, that is, rewarming rate is unclear, particularly with..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) usually occurs after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and threatens life without timely intervention. Early assessment and prevention are critical for saving AKI patients. However, numerical..

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Abstract Poor or worsening functional status of lung transplant (LTx) candidates is a key risk factor for waitlist and post-transplant mortality. As more critically ill adults and children are listed..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of life support for critically ill patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Interactions between patient blood and ECMO biomaterials increase the..

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Abstract In-hospital mortality after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remains high. This study compared the performance of the Survival after Venoarterial ECMO (SAVE) score with machine learning (ML) models incorporating..

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Abstract Background The immediate postoperative period after heart surgery poses a substantial risk of life-threatening complications, notably acute pulmonary and cardiac failure. Use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) may reduce the..

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Abstract Organ preservation plays a critical role in addressing transplantation challenges, including donor shortages and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Continuous advancements in preservation technologies are essential to meet the increasing demand..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Peripheral cannula selection in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is crucial, as venous drainage limitations during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can impair end-organ perfusion and overall outcomes. This study..

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Abstract Vasoplegia syndrome is a specific form of vasodilatory shock encountered in patients who undergo cardiac surgery, most commonly with cardiopulmonary bypass, which is characterized by severe hypotension in the..