Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex multifactorial clinical syndrome with extremely high
mortality, developing as a continuum, and progressing from the initial insult (underlying …

This article is one of ten reviews selected from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and
Emergency Medicine 2021. Other selected articles can be found online at https://www …

Vasoplegic syndrome (VS) is a common complication following cardiovascular surgery with
cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and its incidence varies from 5 to 44%. It is defined as a …

Background Despite modern advances in intensive care medicine and surgical techniques,
mortality rates in cardiac surgical patients are still about 3%. Considerable efforts were …

Background Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are responsible for many deaths of
hospitalized patients each year. Patients with prolonged hospitalization are at high risk for …

Acute kidney injury is a common complication after cardiac surgery that is associated with
high postoperative morbidity and mortality. Levels of hemolysis are associated closely with …

Introduction Living in poverty, especially in low-income countries, are more affected by
cardiovascular disease. Unlike the developed countries, it remains a significant cause of …

Objectives: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we assessed whether a high C o 2
gap predicts mortality in adult critically ill patients with circulatory shock. Data Sources: A …

Nosocomial infections are a common complication in clinical practice with major impact on
surgical success and patient outcome. The probability of nosocomial infections is rapidly …

Background Cardiac surgeries are complex procedures aiming to re-establish coronary flow
and correct valvular defects. Oxidative stress, caused by inflammation and ischemia …