Latent Trajectories of Fluid Balance Are Associated With Outcomes in Cardiac and Aortic Surgery
A progressively positive fluid balance is associated with AKI and de novo dialysis in patients undergoing cardiac or aortic surgery.
Impact of Brain Protection Strategies on Mortality and Stroke in Patients Undergoing Aortic Arch Repair with Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest: Evidence from The Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative
Antegrade cerebral perfusion and nadir temperature ≥24°C during HCA for aortic arch repair are predictors of improved survival and neurological outcomes.
Impact of Patient Blood Management Guidelines on Blood Transfusions and Patient Outcomes During Cardiac Surgery
Following the publication of the guidelines, there was a measurable reduction in perioperative blood transfusions in cardiac surgery with an associated reduction in hospital length of stay but no detectable differences in other patient outcomes.
The Use of Automated Pupillometry To Assess Cerebral Autoregulation: A Retrospective Study
Automated pupillometry cannot predict CAR indices such as Mxa in a heterogeneous population of critically ill patients.
Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation In COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Our study highlights the paucity of evidence and the need for further data to consolidate the efficacy of ECMO in improving patient outcomes.
Myocardial Protection in Cardiac Surgery: How Limited Are the Options? A Comprehensive Literature Review
We provide a comprehensive and comparative overview of the effectiveness of each technique in achieving optimal cardioprotection and propose novel techniques for optimising myocardial protection in the future.
Sulfated Polysaccharides Effectively Inhibit SARS-Cov-2 In Vitro
To this end, we suggest that treatment of fucoidans, nebulized heparin, or possibly TriS-heparin in combination with or without current antiviral therapies, should be assessed first in human primary epithelial cells and then in human patients suffering from COVID-19.
Nitric Oxide Delivery During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Reduces Acute Kidney Injury: A Randomized Trial
NO administration in patients at moderate risk of renal complications undergoing elective cardiac surgery with CPB was associated with a lower incidence of AKI.
A Better Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: The Largest Area Under the Curve Below the Oxygen Delivery Threshold During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
These data suggest that a high AUC below the is an important independent risk factor for AKI after cardiopulmonary bypass, which could be considered for risk prediction models of AKI.
Approach to Acute Cardiovascular Complications in COVID-19 Infection
This review discusses the presentation and management of patients with severe cardiac complications of COVID-19 disease, with an emphasis on a Heart-Lung team approach in patient management.
Extensive Cell Salvage and Postoperative Outcomes Following Thoracoabdominal and Descending Aortic Repair
Increased salvaged cell units were associated with adverse postoperative outcomes after D/TAAA repairs. Risk of renal failure and mortality increased proportionally to the salvaged cell units.
Commentary: Do-it-yourself Cell Salvage
The cause of complications observed with increased cell salvage is likely to remain enigmatic.