Click here to access the article. Objective: Professional standards recommend stopping cardiotomy suction at the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass before protamine administration based on...

Click here to access the article. Background: Cardiac surgery triggers a strong inflammatory reaction, which carries significant clinical consequences. Corticosteroids have been suggested as a...

Click here to access the article. Problem: Despite advances in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO), a significant mortality rate persists due to complications. The...

Click here to access the article. Significance: Heparin products correspond to a critical class of anticoagulant drugs. However, heparin extraction from animal tissues presents multiple...

Click here to access the article. Introduction: Transfusion may increase the risk of organ failure through immunomodulatory effects. The primary objective of this study was to assess for...

Click here to access the article. Objectives: To compare the independent and combined effects of anaemia and red blood cell transfusion on late survival after isolated coronary artery bypass...

Click here to access the article. Objectives: Depression has been associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine whether self-reported...

Click here to access the article. Background: Sleep disturbance is highly prevalent among post-operative cardiac patients, with negative impacts on surgical recovery and rehabilitation....