Coagulation Factor Levels and Underlying Thrombin Generation Patterns in Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients   Abstract BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of data on the underlying...

Cytosorb Adsorption During Emergency Cardiac Operations in Patients at High Risk of Bleeding   Background The purpose of this study was to analyze the results of Cytosorb (CytoSorbents, Monmouth...

Multicenter Phase II Clinical Trial of Isolated Lung Perfusion in Patients With Lung Metastases   Background Up to 66% of patients show local pulmonary disease progression after pulmonary...

Registry-Based Medical Research: Data Dredging or Value Building to Quality of Care?   Abstract Registry-based medical research is an important tool in assessing health care interventions in the...

Temperature Selection in Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Aortic Arch Surgery: A Meta-Analysis   Background The increasing use of antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) during aortic arch surgeryhas...

Everything You Need to Know About Peer Review — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly   Abstract Embarking on conducting peer reviews for academic journals can present a new and exciting challenge for...

Use of Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12a) in Patients With Vasopressor Refractory Hypotension After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case Series   Abstract Hydroxocobalamin (vitamin B12a) is an emerging...

Postoperative Critical Care for Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients   No Abstract

Cerebral Oximetry Fails as a Monitor of Brain Perfusion in Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report   Abstract Cerebral oximetry is commonly being advocated as a monitor for regional cerebral tissue...