ABSTRACT This study investigated the diagnostic value of urinary interleukin-18 (uIL-18) in acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in clinical practice. A total of 103 patients who underwent..
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Abstract Prostacyclin (prostaglandin I2 [PGI2]) is an eicosanoid lipid mediator produced by the endothelial cells. It plays pivotal roles in vascular homeostasis by virtue of its potent vasodilatory and antithrombotic effects...
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Abstract Background: Several clinical trials have documented clinical benefits associated with prophylactic corticosteroid administration at the time of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, including a reduction in the risk..
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Abstract Objective As with any biomarker, interpretation of changes of concentration must consider its variability in a specific clinical setting. The aim of this study was to calculate the reference change..
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Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication of cardiac surgery. Studies have identified potentially injurious roles for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and subsequent reperfusion injury. Cognitive dysfunction has..
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Abstract Objective We studied patients who had experienced a stroke in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, aiming to analyse their progression and determine the factors that may influence prognosis..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Organ protective management during aortic arch surgery comprises deep hypothermic (18°C) circulatory arrest (DHCA), or moderate hypothermia (28°C/ ‘tepid’) with regional cerebral perfusion (TRCP). The aim of this..
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ABSTRACT Background: Blood transfusions are the most common type of tissue and organ transplantation. Perioperative and postoperative transfusions may cause morbidity and mortality and transfusion should based on only hematocrit values..
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Abstract Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) is a rare but catastrophic syndrome that can occur following separation from cardiopulmonary bypass or at any time during the immediate postoperative course. The management..
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Abstract Objective: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) are commonly used in cardiac surgery. However, the mortality and morbidity are still high in practice. Developing novel protective..
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Abstract Background Adhesions encountered during reoperative cardiac surgery can prolong operative time and increase operative risk. The purpose of this clinical study was to investigate the antiadhesion property of a..
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Abstract The use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is increasing worldwide. These patients often require noncardiac surgery. In the perioperative period, preoperative assessment, patient transport, choice of anesthetic type, drug..
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Abstract Objective To explore how organizations respond to and interact with the accreditation process and the actual and potential mechanisms through which accreditation may influence quality. Design Qualitative grounded theory..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES The public health care system in Brazil has extensive waiting lists of patients requiring complex operations such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The purpose of this study..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Left-sided unloading during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is crucial to prevent pulmonary oedema and facilitate ventricular recovery. We present the case of a 55-year-old man under ECMO..
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Abstract A heparin-specific binding peptide was conjugated to a cowpea chlorotic mottle virus (CCMV) capsid protein, which was subsequently allowed to encapsulate heparin and form capsid-like protein cages. The encapsulation..
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Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, responsible for nearly 18 million deaths each year. More than 80% of these take place in low- and middle-income countries..
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Abstract Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. During the past several decades, research into the role of specific intracellular mediators,..
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Abstract Objective Hemolysis, characterized by formation of free hemoglobin (Hb), occurs in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). However, there is no study of the dynamic changes in red blood cell..
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Abstract Aim A typical adult based bivalirudin regimen during cardiopulmonary bypass uses a loading dose of 1 mg.kg‐1 and a circuit prime (volume L x 13 mg) with a subsequent intravenous..
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Abstract Measurements of transcutaneous carbon dioxide (tcCO2) have been used in multiple venues, such as during procedures utilizing jet ventilation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, as well as both the adult and..
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Abstract Introduction Paediatric patients are particularly prone to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)‐induced coagulopathy mainly due to haemodilution, consumption of coagulation factors and hypothermia. The aim of the present study was to..
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Abstract The need for the estimation of the number of microbubbles (MBs) in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery has been recognized among surgeons to avoid postoperative neurological complications. MBs that exceed the..
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Abstract As New York State quickly became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative strategies to provide care for the COVID-19 negative patients with urgent or immediately life threatening cardiovascular..
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A partir de la utilización de impresión 3D, el paciente recibió una respuesta rápida para tratar su patología y fue intervenido con éxito en un procedimiento rápido, efectivo y preciso...
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Utilizar un modelo 3D para crear la prótesis endovascular a medida le permitió al equipo quirúrgico reducir el tiempo total de la intervención y además generó un ahorro de insumos...
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La reconstrucción virtual fue de suma utilidad para reconocer fácilmente las estructuras y sus límites debido a los marcadores de color.
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La simulación es una actividad de relevancia ya que provee una manera de aprender procedimientos dentro de un ambiente controlado, brindando protección y mayor seguridad para los pacientes.
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En este reporte se analizarán dos casos de alta complejidad y muy similares entre si de dos pacientes pediátricos con cardiopatías congénitas.
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Despite the critical role of cytokines in the modulation of the immune response, cytokine hyperactivity has been implicated in the pathogenesis of severe organ failure secondary to sepsis, cardiac surgery,..
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