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This study examines surgical outcomes in patients with Type A acute aortic dissection (AAAD) complicated by coronary malperfusion, focusing on transportation type and clinical
Lung transplantation (LTx) is a transformative solution for patients with end-stage lung disease, but it comes with significant challenges, including limited donor availability and
This study investigates the interactions between milrinone, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used in critically ill patients, and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) systems, specifically extracorporeal membrane
This systematic review and network meta-analysis investigates the comparative effectiveness of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO), cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and OffPump strategies for
This systematic review explores the use of the Impella device in patients with post-infarct ventricular septal defect (VSD) prior to definitive treatment. Analyzing 68
This study examines the use of argatroban as an alternative to unfractionated heparin (UFH) for anticoagulation during veno-venous ECMO in COVID-19 patients with heparin-associated
This study evaluates the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in treating high-risk massive pulmonary embolism (PE) in 27 patients from 2018 to 2023.
A conceptual representation of the “Five Pillars” framework for aRHF therapy. The image shows five pillars, each labeled with key aspects: Etiological Treatment, Hemodynamic
This multicenter study analyzed 5,492 patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) treated with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Among them, 15.1% received intra-aortic balloon pump
This study investigates the clinical outcomes of two cannulation strategies—femoral artery (FA) cannulation and combined femoral and axillary artery (FA+AA) cannulation—in patients receiving veno-arterial
This study investigates thromboembolic complications in patients undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with continuous versus interrupted anticoagulation. Data from 346 patients across three
