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A novel machine learning (ML) method has been developed to predict red blood cell (RBC) transfusion requirements in cardiothoracic surgery, enhancing blood inventory management
This prospective observational study at an Italian University Hospital assessed the long-term outcomes of 33 patients treated with VV-ECMO for severe respiratory failure, from
This study investigates the impact of using fluoroscopy during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest on vascular complications. Comparing procedures performed
The ProtekDuo cannula is a dual-lumen device used for right ventricular (RV) mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support when connected
Combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT) is increasingly prevalent due to surgical and immunosuppression advancements. Indications for CHLT include familial amyloidosis, cardiac cirrhosis, dilated cardiomyopathy, and
This study assesses the relationship between intraoperative blood salvage and coagulation disorders following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), using conventional coagulation tests and thromboelastography (TEG). Enrolling
This comprehensive meta-analysis aimed to identify predictors of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients. Analyzing data from 16 studies
This simple review details the evolution of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) as a crucial life-support intervention in critical care, highlighting its history, technological advancements,
