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Upcoming Journal Club
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 5:30 pm EST (America/Toronto)
European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care · 2026
Trainee presenter: Dr Stéphanie Leblanc
Study author: Dr Jacob Eifer Møller
Moderator: Dr Zack Singer
Latest evidence
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Clinical takeaway Pre-transplant ECMO was associated with worse post-transplant survival than no mechanical support. These findings do not establish an independent effect of ECMO, and the ECMO–LVAD comparison remains inconclusive.
Clinical takeaway Early unloading was not associated with improved survival compared with delayed unloading. The renal-replacement therapy association was sensitive to follow-up alignment, leaving the optimal timing uncertain.
Clinical takeaway Preoperative HDL-C may warrant further investigation as a marker of postoperative AKI and delirium risk, particularly in older CABG patients. These associations do not establish a protective effect.
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