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 …

Objective To determine whether a goal-directed perfusion (GDP) strategy aimed at
maintaining oxygen delivery (DO 2) at≥ 280 mL· min− 1· m− 2 reduces the incidence of …

The development and application of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to permit open heart
surgery is considered among the most important clinical advances in medicine during the …

Background Severe hemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a risk factor for
acute kidney injury (AKI) after heart operations. Many improvements to CPB technology …

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 …

Objectives: Summarize the classic indications for the use of cardioplegia in cardiac surgery
patients. Describe the technique of cardioplegia. Review the appropriate evaluation of the …

Background: Cardiovascular perfusion is a dynamic healthcare profession where new
practices are frequently introduced. Despite the emergence of evidence-based clinical …

The development of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), thereby permitting open-heart surgery,
is one of the most important advances in medicine in the 20th century. Many currently …

Background: Cardiac surgery is, by definition, a “non-physiologic” intervention associated
with systemic adverse effects. Despite advances in surgical technique, cardiopulmonary …