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.
Keywords: acute kidney injury; cardiogenic shock; cardiothoracic critical care; intra-aortic balloon pump; mechanical ventilation; respiratory failure; sepsis; shock; steroids; thrombectomy.