Explore articles, research, and perspectives from the International Perfusion Association.
A systematic review of 11 randomized trials found no overall survival or neurologic benefit from early cooling after cardiac arrest. Actual target achievement was
A 16-patient series examines planned Impella 5.5 support after high-risk cardiac surgery, highlighting feasibility, postoperative escalation, complications, and important reporting limitations.
A systematic review and expert opinion paper proposes a TEG 6s framework for bleeding adult cardiac surgical patients, highlighting assay differences and the need
A retrospective comparison links femoral cannulation before redo sternotomy with lower red-cell use and fewer reported cardiovascular complications. Important inconsistencies in patient counts, follow-up,
Eight randomized trials examine pLVAD, IABP, and VA-ECMO support during stable high-risk PCI, separating procedural benefits from unproven longer-term outcomes.
A meta-analysis of seven randomized trials examines goal-directed perfusion, oxygen delivery, and cardiac index, with benefits for recovery and important evidence limitations.
A case report of temperature-dependent red-cell clumping during valve surgery highlights cold-agglutinin recognition, changes to bypass and cardioplegia, and the limits of single-patient evidence.
A randomized trial of 30 residents found no significant difference in simulated VA-ECMO cannulation time or overall procedural quality after a procedural workshop versus
A 57-patient study compares Impella and selective biatrial drainage during VA-ECMO, with differences in bleeding and transfusion but no established survival benefit.
A narrative review compares dual-root Custodiol, cold blood cardioplegia with selective left coronary ostial supplementation, and repeated-dose warm blood protocols for ALCAPA repair. It
A 17-centre registry analysis of 502 redo mitral operations through right minithoracotomy reports 7.6% in-hospital mortality and 3% conversion to sternotomy. Compared with cardioplegia,
This narrative review examines vasoplegic syndrome after cardiac surgery, linking inflammation, nitric oxide excess, vasopressin deficiency, and renin–angiotensin dysfunction to loss of vascular tone.
