Evaluating The Impact of Pneumonia Prevention Recommendations Following Cardiac Surgery
These pneumonia prevention recommendations may serve as effective targets for avoiding postoperative healthcare-associated infections.
Frequency of Thrombocytopenia and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Compared With Cardiopulmonary Bypass and the Limited Sensitivity of Pretest Probability Score
Positive predictive value of Pretest Probability Score in identifying heparin-induced thrombocytopenia was lower in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients.
The Use of Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio to Predict Complications Post Cardiac Surgery
Higher preoperative and postoperative NLRs are associated with higher rates of complications post cardiac surgery.
Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Postcardiotomy Pediatric Patients: Parameters Affecting Survival
Parameters affecting mortality after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in pediatric postcardiotomy patient group were the presence of a syndrome, multiple runs of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and single-ventricular physiology.
Heparin Challenge Test in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Our case report indicates that a challenge test may also offer a quick, safe and effective approach in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to heparin with inconclusive diagnostic tests and/or whenever the use of alternative heparins is tricky.
Effect of Retrograde Autologous Priming Based on Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children Undergoing Open Heart Surgery
The RAP technique based on miniaturized CPB system was safe and effective for children who underwent congenital heart surgery.
High‐Dose Nitroglycerin Administered During Rewarming Preserves Erythrocyte Deformability in Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
High‐dose nitroglycerin administered during cardiopulmonary bypass improves erythrocyte deformability through activating phosphorylation of aquaporin 1, vasodilator‐stimulated phosphoprotein, and focal adhesion kinase in erythrocytes.
White Matter Brain Development after Exposure to Circulating Cell-Free Hemoglobin and Hyperoxia in a Rat Pup Model
In our model, exposure to circulatory cell-free Hb, with or without concomitant hyperoxia, did not significantly alter brain white matter development.
Five-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement
Among patients with aortic stenosis who were at intermediate surgical risk, there was no significant difference in the incidence of death or disabling stroke at 5 years after TAVR as compared with surgical aortic-valve replacement.
Platelet Transfusion Practice and Related Outcomes in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Platelet transfusion was common in this multisite pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cohort. Platelet transfusion volume was associated with increased risk of mortality, bleeding, and thrombosis.
Serum Alpha 1-antitrypsin Predicts Severe Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
In summary, sA1AT is a valuable predictor of severe AKI development and prolonged ICU and hospital stays in patients after cardiac surgery.
Vasoplegic Syndrome Following Cardiothoracic Surgery—Review of Pathophysiology and Update of Treatment Options
Vasoplegic syndrome is a common occurrence following cardiothoracic surgery and is characterized as a high-output shock state with poor systemic vascular resistance.