The invention of CPB revolutionized cardiac surgery. This vital tool has been continuously
refined over the years. Today, achieving excellent results depends on a team approach and …

716-Kunst et al. according to the study design and the internal hierarchy based on the study
quality were used to formulate levels and grades of recommendations. In the absence of …

The control of force production in vascular smooth muscle is critical to the normal regulation
of blood flow and pressure, and altered regulation is common to diseases such as …

Background Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) contributes to
increased morbidity and mortality. However, its pathophysiology remains incompletely …

Clinical trials of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have largely excluded
patients with CKD. Here, we sought to determine whether pump status affects outcomes in …

Pulsatile flow left ventricular assist devices (PF‐LVADs) have successfully supported
patients with severe heart failure for bridge‐to‐transplant (BTT) and destination therapy …

Disclaimer 2019: The EACTS/EACTA/EBCP Guidelines represent the views of the EACTS,
the EACTA and EBCP and were produced after careful consideration of the scientific and …

Serum creatinine is still the most important determinant in the assessment of perioperative
renal function and in the prediction of adverse outcome in cardiac surgery. Many biomarkers …

Brain monitoring techniques near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and transcranial Doppler
(TCD) ultrasound were used in pediatric patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass for …

Pulsatile flow has been used during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for decades and its use
is increasing with advancing extracorporeal technology. Pulsatile flow generates higher …