Year in Review 2025: New and Noteworthy Literature in Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 2026

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Authors: Sarah M. Alber, K. W. Kim, Xiang Robert Li, K. Tanabe, Samuel Gilliland
DOI: 10.1177/10892532261438445
Cited by: 1
References: 82

Abstract

This article reviews noteworthy literature published in 2025 pertinent to the care of critically ill cardiothoracic surgical patients. We reviewed over 9000 articles to identify 12 publications that provided new or supportive evidence on a diverse range of topics including the management of cardiogenic shock, pulmonary and renal failure, precision immunotherapy in sepsis care, and resuscitation. Additional topics included outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy and methods of hemodynamic monitoring.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
30
Issue
2
Pages
90–102
Publication date
29 March 2026
Language
EN