Comparison between the Effects of Bretschneider’s HTK Solution and Cold Blood Cardioplegia on Systemic Endothelial Functions in Patients who Undergo Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: a Prospective Randomized and Controlled Trial
Cardiopulmonary bypass leads to endothelial dysfunction. Our results revealed that Bretschneider’s HTK solution causes less severe endothelial injury than cold blood cardioplegia.
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Controlled Reoxygenation and Standard Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Controlled reoxygenation (normoxic) CPB is safe but with no evidence of a clinical advantage over hyperoxic CPB.
Cytosorb® Hemoadsorption of Apixaban During Emergent Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass: A Case Report
Insertion of a CytoSorb® cartridge in the CPB was safe and associated with rapid correction of Apixaban-associated anticoagulation.
Comparison of Atrio-Femoral and Femoro-Atrial Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult.
Atrio-femoral configuration in VV ECMO was associated with a higher maximum achieved ECMO flow, less fluid gain in first 3 days of ECMO and more successful awake ECMO.
Comparison of The Operative and Postoperative Effects of Del Nido and Blood Cardioplegia Solutions in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Our goal was to compare the operative and postoperative effects of del Nido cardioplegia (DN group) and blood cardioplegia (BC group) performed in cardiac surgery.
Perioperative Applications of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Cardiac Surgery: A Narrative Review
The review is based on published literature and the authors’ institutional experience with perioperative TPE in cardiac surgical patients.
Early Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Congenital Heart Surgery Programs Across the World: Assessment by a Global Multi-Societal Consortium
We present the results of an international survey sent to pediatric and congenital heart surgeons characterizing the early impact of COVID-19 on the care of patients with CHD.
Effect of Albumin Addition to Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime on Outcomes in Children Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery (EACPO Study)—A Randomized Controlled Trial
High oncotic pressure CPB prime using albumin addition might be beneficial over conventional blood prime, and our study does provide a rationale for further studies.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Video Is an Effective Learning Tool
This educational video may benefit other learners who are entering the cardiopulmonary bypass operating room for the first time.
Severe Acute Proximal Pulmonary Embolism and COVID-19: A Word of Caution
Here we describe the case of a young woman presenting with severe pulmonary embolism, without any associated symptoms of infections.
Viscoelastic Testing in Pediatric Patients
This manuscript is intended to give a structured overview of what has been published on the use of viscoelastic testing to guide bleeding management in neonates and children.
When Culture Dictates Practice: Adoption of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
Here, we seek to describe reasons underlying the variation in uptake of minimally invasive techniques in mitral valve surgery and describe opportunities to increase the adoption by surgeons and programs.