Does the prognostic nutritional index have a predictive role in the outcomes of adult cardiac surgery?   Abstract Objective Malnutrition is known to affect postoperative outcomes, but only a...

Spinal cord collateral flow during antegrade cerebral perfusion for aortic arch surgery   Abstract Objective We aimed to monitor regional oxygen saturation levels using near-infrared spectroscopy...

Pressure and flow properties of dual-lumen cannulae for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation   Abstract Introduction: In the last decade, dual-lumen cannulae have been increasingly applied in...

Non-pulsatile blood flow is associated with enhanced cerebrovascular carbon dioxide reactivity and an attenuated relationship between cerebral blood flow and regional brain...

Using a quality improvement initiative to reduce acute kidney injury during on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting Abstract Introduction: In response to a perceived high incidence of acute...

Will high-dose heparin affect blood loss and inflammatory response in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass? Abstract Introduction: We performed a randomized study to investigate if a...

Development and application of ‘systems thinking’ principles for quality improvement   Abstract Introduction ‘Systems thinking’ is often recommended in healthcare to support quality and safety...

Neurological Pupil index for Early Prognostication After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation   Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy (VA-ECMO)...

Preoperative disturbances of glucose metabolism and mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting   Abstract Background Disturbances of glucose metabolism are important risk factors for...