OVER THE PAST DECADE, there has been a significant decline in cardiac surgery–
associated mortality, despite an increase in procedural complexity. Although the average …

The pleiotropic biochemical and antioxidant functions of vitamin C have sparked recent
interest in its application in intensive care. Vitamin C protects important organ systems …

Objective Low cardiac output syndrome complicates recovery after cardiac surgery. We
examined the incidence and risk factors for low cardiac output syndrome and its association …

Background Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is an important complication of cardiac
surgery. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The incidence of LCOS after …

Background: This study aimed to develop machine learning models to predict Low Cardiac
Output Syndrome (LCOS) in patients following cardiac surgery using machine learning …

Background Post-cardiotomy low cardiac output syndrome (PC-LCOS) is a life-threatening
complication after cardiac surgery involving a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Mechanical …

Background It's necessary to analyze the related risk factors and complications of low
cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) after operation in children with congenital heart disease …

Methods: Over a 5-year period, we prospectively enrolled 295 consecutive patients
undergoing valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis or coronary artery bypass surgery …

Objectives The authors aimed to develop a simple prediction score to help identify patients
at high risk of low-cardiac-output syndrome after adult cardiac surgery. Design A single …

Objective To determine whether central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO 2) measurements
could be used interchangeably with mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO 2) measurements …