Brain tissue perfusion during pulmonary endarterectomy - The impact of controlled regional cooling

Roberto Veronesi, Sara Bozzini, Chiara Dezza, Andrea Pellegrini, Barbara Rossini, Elisa Milanesi, Federica Valsecchi, Monica Toscani, Andrea Maria D, Mirko Belliato, Sc Ar, Anestesia e Terapia Intensiva Cardiotoracica, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SSD Cardiochirurgia , Centro Chirurgia Ipertensione Polmonare, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo

Perfusion

Published online on April 16, 2026

Abstract

Perfusion, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundOpen pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) carries a high risk of neurological complications due to cerebral hypoperfusion and ischemia–reperfusion injury. Systemic cooling during extracorporeal circulation may not sufficiently reduce brain ...