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February 16, 2026

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Peripheral Versus Central Cannulation for Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO): A Meta-Analysis of Bleeding and Vascular Complications

This meta-analysis of 15 studies (2,913 patients) compares peripheral and central cannulation strategies for VA-ECMO in refractory cardiogenic shock. Peripheral access significantly reduced major

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Feb 16, 2026

Preoperative Anemia Management and Its Economic Impact on Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery

Predictors and Economic Impact of Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: A Simulated Cost Reduction Model for Preoperative Anemia Management

This retrospective cohort study of 661 elective cardiac surgery patients identified preoperative anemia as the strongest independent predictor of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion

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Feb 16, 2026

Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Cardiac Surgery

Evaluation of the Effect of Intravenous Lidocaine on the Systemic Inflammatory Response Associated With Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Valvular and/or Coronary Cardiac Surgery: Protocol for a Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

This single-center, double-blind randomized clinical trial (LEONARD Trial) evaluates whether intravenous lidocaine reduces systemic inflammation triggered by cardiopulmonary bypass in elective valvular and/or coronary

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Feb 16, 2026