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This study compares the clinical outcomes of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA, <20°C) and moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest (MHCA, 20-28°C) in 143 patients undergoing
This study explores the association between cerebral overperfusion and postoperative delirium (POD) in cardiac surgery patients. Continuous monitoring of cerebral blood flow, oxygen levels,
This retrospective study analyzed 6,229 patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) from 2015 to 2023 to determine the risk factors for
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following cardiac surgeries like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This study analyzed 120 patients to identify
This study evaluates the long-term outcomes of on-pump vs. off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in diabetic patients. A retrospective review of 1,269 patients
This study evaluates the incidence and risk factors of early in-hospital graft occlusion in post-coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients. The meta-analysis, including 22
This trial assessed the safety and efficacy of low frequency ventilation (LFV) during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing valvular surgery. Sixty-three patients were randomized,
This study analyzed 8186 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery to examine the impact of perioperative hemoglobin decrease (ΔHb) on red blood cell transfusion outcomes.
This study evaluates the efficacy of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) as a rescue strategy for patients experiencing complications following cardiac surgery. Data from
This randomized, double-blind trial compared the effectiveness of routine del Nido cardioplegia with two modified versions (Ringer lactate-based and plain Ringer-based) in coronary artery
This retrospective study investigated whether increased white blood cell (WBC) counts correlate with higher unfractionated heparin (UFH) dosage needs during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
This case report discusses the challenges of managing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in an 8-month-old pediatric patient with factor XII deficiency, a rare coagulopathy that
