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This retrospective study evaluated the role of fibrinogen replacement therapy (FRT) using fibrinogen concentrate during emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD).
This retrospective study assessed a standardized surgical protocol implemented in 2016 for managing acute Type A aortic dissection (AAAD). Comparing pre- and post-protocol cohorts,
Pediatric cardiac surgery presents unique challenges due to the complexity of congenital heart defects (CHD), requiring highly specialized techniques, individualized interventions, and long-term patient
This study analyzes the impact of preoperative withdrawal of P2Y12 receptor inhibitors on bleeding and ischemic outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Using
The GDT trial compares goal-directed tranexamic acid (TXA) administration guided by rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) to preemptive TXA administration in cardiovascular surgery. This multi-center, double-blind,
This study investigates the effectiveness of Patient Blood Management (PBM) programs in older adults undergoing cardiovascular surgery, focusing on those aged 60 and above,
