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Abstract OBJECTIVES Although reduced lung function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with higher risk of death following cardiac surgery, preoperative spirometry is not performed routinely. The aim..

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Abstract Introduction: We have been developing a closed-circuit cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system (“Dihead CPB”) for application during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and valve surgery. To strive for minimal hemolysis..

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Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass and postoperative cardiac dysfunction cause splanchnic hypoperfusion resulting in intra-abdominal anaerobic metabolism and risk for gastrointestinal complications. The intra-abdominal metabolism can be monitored by intraperitoneal measurement..

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Abstract BACKGROUND Volatile (inhaled) anesthetic agents have cardioprotective effects, which might improve clinical outcomes in patients undergoing coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS We conducted a pragmatic, multicenter, single-blind, controlled trial..

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Abstract Background Brain injury and cognitive dysfunction are serious complications after cardiac surgery. In the perfusion pressure cerebral infarcts (PPCI) trial, we allocated cardiac surgery patients to a mean arterial..

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Abstract Purpose The Nova StatStrip® Glucose Hospital Meter System (Nova Biomedical, Waltham, MA, USA) is United States Food and Drug Administration approved for point-of-care use in critically ill patients, but..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Between 2% and 8% of patients return to the theatre for mediastinal bleeding following cardiac surgery. In the majority of patients, a surgical source of bleeding is identified...

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Abstract  (ECMO) is a form of  (ECLS) which is used frequently in the paediatric and neonatal setting to support either the pulmonary, or both the pulmonary and . Management of ECMO requires..

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Abstract In thromboelastometry (ROTEMTM) the difference in amplitude between the EXTEM and the FIBTEM is considered an index of platelet contribution to clot strength (PCSamp). The difference in elasticity (PCSel)..

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Abstract Objectives Prolonged  (CPB) is recognized as a risk factor for  (ARF), but the dose effect of time on bypass is unknown. We therefore examined the risk of ARF associated with increasing..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury is a common and serious complication after congenital heart surgery, particularly among infants. This comorbidity has been independently associated with adverse outcomes including an increase in..

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Abstract Purpose of Review This paper will discuss current cannulation strategies for infant aortic arch repair and compare them to more traditionally used techniques. Recent Findings Aortic arch reconstruction in..

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Abstract Background:  The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of high-dose nitroglycerine administered during cardiopulmonary bypass on the intraoperative cerebral saturation and postoperative serum creatinine concentration in..

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Abstract Malignant hyperthermia is a well-known but potentially lethal disorder which is triggered by volatile anesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxants. Early diagnosis and treatment could save lives. However, during cardiac..

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Abstract We describe a quality improvement initiative aimed at achieving interdisciplinary consensus about the appropriate delivery of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Interdisciplinary rounds were implemented for all patients on ECMO..

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Abstract Objective:  To describe neurobehavioral outcomes and investigate factors associated with survival and survival with good neurobehavioral outcome 1 year after in-hospital cardiac arrest for children who received extracorporeal cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract Aim Although recent  (CA) trials found no benefits of  versus normothermia , preclinical models suggest earlier timing of hypothermia improves  efficacy. This study investigated whether shorter time to goal temperature was associated with..

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Abstract Objective To determine whether a continuous  of standard amino acids could preserve kidney function after on-pump cardiac surgery. Methods Adult patients scheduled to receive cardiac surgery lasting longer than 1 hour..

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Abstract Background There is an increasing number of young adults living with  (CHD). The goal of this study was to ascertain the frequency of  (AKI) as well as the risk factors and..

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Abstract Essentials Strategies to improve platelet function may reduce excessive bleeding during cardiac surgery. Patients were randomized to standard care or standard care + noradrenaline infusion. Low‐dose noradrenaline improved intraoperative..

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Abstract Perfusion strategies for  have direct consequences on pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes. However, inconsistent study results and a lack of uniform evidence-based guidelines for pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass management have led to..

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Abstract Background During cold storage, some red blood cell (RBC) units age more rapidly than others. Yet, the Food and Drug Administration has set a uniform storage limit of 42..

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Abstract Background and Aim of the Study Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) may be necessary in refractory postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCS) unresponsive to optimal medical treatment. We sought to analyze the..

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Abstract Central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been used since the 1970s to support patients with cardiogenic shock following cardiac surgery. Despite this, in-hospital mortality is still high, and although..

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Abstract Objectives Our aim was to describe the pharmacokinetics of cefazolin in paediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) who received cefazolin for peri-operative surgical prophylaxis in addition..

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Abstract Summary We investigated microcirculatory perfusion disturbances following cardiopulmonary bypass in the early postoperative period and whether the course of these disturbances mirrored restoration of endothelial glycocalyx integrity. We performed..

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Abstract Pediatric cardiac surgical patients are at particular risk for post-cardiopulmonary bypass hemorrhage. Moreover, both the incidence and volume of  have been associated with increased morbidity in pediatric cardiac patients. Transfusion..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a rapidly emerging treatment for respiratory or cardiac failure and is used as a bridge to recovery, transplant, or destination therapy. Adult patients receiving extracorporeal..

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Abstract Background The predictors and independent outcome association of  after cardiac surgery are important and yet poorly characterised. Methods We performed a retrospective  of cardiac surgery patients between January 2009 and March..