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Abstract Objective This study was performed to investigate the correlation among decreased regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2), blood levels of brain injury biomarkers, and postoperative cognitive disorder (POCD) after cardiac..

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Abstract What We Already Know about This Topic Ischemic stroke after cardiac surgery is a devastating complication affecting approximately 2% of patients The relationship between hypotension occurring before, during, and..

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Abstract Background: The major source of hemolysis during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains the cardiotomy suction.1 Previous research has shown that the combination of negative pressures and the massive air-blood interface exponentially..

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Abstract Introduction/Aim: The patient’s condition and high-risk nature of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy force clinical services to ensure clinicians are properly trained and always ready to deal effectively with..

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Abstract Purpose Historically, cardiac surgery patients have often been managed with supraphysiologic intraoperative oxygen levels to protect against the risks of cellular hypoxia inherent in the un-physiologic nature of surgery..

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Background  (CPB) and  membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are used to facilitate  in standard cardiac surgery and emergency intervention, but CPB and ECMO are not used routinely in  involving the  and major vessels. The primary aim..

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Abstract Systemic inflammatory response and  are prominent factors associated with  and result in increased morbidity and mortality in children. Miniaturized systems have evolved to decrease such effects and restrict use of blood..

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Abstract Introduction: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is known to cause a systemic inflammatory and immune response. Objective: An in-vitro model of cardiotomy suction was designed to quantify the effects of incrementally increased air-blood..

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Abstract The desired use of the HPH Jr. is optimal due to the low priming volume; however, the lower rate of volume removal necessitates utilization of a larger hemofilter. Larger..

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Abstract Differential hypoxia and the arterial mixing zone are two important factors in managing peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). With the aim of improving perfusion to the aortic arch..

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Summary Background Blood transfusion has well‐documented adverse effects. As part of a blood conservation initiative at our center, we began routine use of cell saver for all congenital heart surgery..

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Abstract The “stone heart” syndrome is a rare but often fatal complication of cardiac surgery associated with hypertrophy of the myocardium. The mechanisms behind the syndrome are not fully understood...

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Abstract Background The study was performed to analyze the results of  and bleeding complications after administration of novel  (NOAC). Methods We investigated 81 consecutive patients (median age 74 years, interquartile range [IQR]:..

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SURGICAL AORTIC VALVE replacement historically has been the standard of care for patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis. However, up to one-third of patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis are not..

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Abstract Background Right heart failure (RHF) is a serious post-operative complication of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, with significant morbidity and mortality. Many clinical, hemodynamic and laboratory variables have..

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Background  of the HeartMate II (HM2 [Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA]) is a potentially devastating complication. While attention has been focused on  strategies to prevent this complication, the impact of surgical technique..

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Abstract Pump thrombosis is a dreaded complication of long-term implantable ventricular assist devices. No guidance exists regarding the diagnosis and management of this entity despite its significant morbidity. After considerable..

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Background Pump thrombosis is a major adverse event in patients supported with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Treatment approaches include device exchange, lytic therapy, or augmentation of anticoagulation or..

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Background Having a preoperative small  (LV) has been associated with higher complication and mortality rates after  (LVAD) implantation; however, the outcomes after continuous-flow LVAD implantation have not been well studied. This is..

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Background Recent data suggest that  contributes to  (LVAD) , but the mechanism is unknown. In a clinical study, we measured plasma free hemoglobin (pfHgb) and the incidence of LVAD thrombosis. In an in..

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Abstract Blood conservation measures to reduce perioperative blood loss during cardiac surgery have been a subject of focus in recent years. This is due in part to the high cost..

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Abstract Introduction A wide range of acid base fluctuations are seen during Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and the development of metabolic acidosis is well recognized. We conducted a study tocompare the..

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Abstract Background and problem  The WHO Surgical Safety Checklist has been shown to improve patient safety as well as improving teamwork and communication in theatres. In 2009, it was made..

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Abstract Background Failure to rescue (FTR) is gaining popularity as a quality metric. The relationship between patient frailty and FTR after cardiovascular surgery has not been fully explored. This study..

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Abstract Background Contradictory findings from randomized trials addressing similar research questions are not uncommon in medicine. Although differing results may reflect true differences in the treatment effects or in the..

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Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary complications are common after cardiac surgery and have been related to lung collapse during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). No consensus exists regarding the effects of maintaining mechanical..

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Abstract The operating room in a cardiothoracic surgical case is a complex environment, with multiple handoffs often required by staffing changes, and can be variable from program to program. This..

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Abstract Background:  Retrograde autologous priming (RAP) before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may minimize allogeneic red cell transfusion. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to examine the impact of RAP..

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Abstract Unfractionated heparin is the first anticoagulant drug and has been successfully used clinically for over 80 years. Heparin and its analogues are used during surgery and dialysis and are..