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 …

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 …

Endorsed by the EACTS, EACTAIC and EBCP, these guidelines represent the official
standpoint on this subject. They demonstrate a dedication to continual enhancement, with …

The objective of this study is to evaluate three different diameters of arterial tubing and three
diameters of arterial cannulae in terms of pressure drop, and hemodynamic energy delivery …

Introduction: Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) requires changes in
cannulation strategy and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management when compared to …

An increasing amount of evidence points to cerebral embolization during cardiopulmonary
bypass (CPB) as the principal etiologic factor of neurologic complications. In this study, the …

Background: In cardiac surgery, systemic venous drainage is provided by gravity. During the
procedure, the amount of venous drainage can be increased by using a vacuum-assisted …

Critical events during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can challenge the most experienced
perfusionists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons and can potentially lead to devastating …

Vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) was proposed to optimize venous drainage
during bypass through femoral venous cannulation. It is currently used in both adult and …