Yearly Archives: 2021

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Patients with respiratory failure are treated more frequently with venovenous  (vv-ECMO). These patients are at risk for bleeding due to complex multifactorial  resulting from the . Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted..

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Abstract Disorders affecting red blood cells (RBCs) are uncommon yet have many important physiologic considerations for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. RBC disorders can be categorized by those that are congenital..

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Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate whether the HeProCalc algorithm affects heparin and  dosage, , and transfusion rate. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting University hospital. Participants The..

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Abstract Efforts to reduce blood product transfusions and adopt blood conservation strategies for infants and children undergoing cardiac surgical procedures are ongoing. Children typically receive red blood cell and coagulant..

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Abstract Background To determine national benchmarks and assess variability across centers, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database was analyzed to document proportions of patients receiving intraoperative transfusion..

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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether the use of  at the end of  for cardiac surgical procedures significantly changes  serum concentrations. Design Prospective study. Setting Single tertiary cardiac..

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Abstract Introduction: Many techniques are available for cardioplegic arrest in children, but there is a lack of late phase clinical trials to guide practice. We surveyed paediatric cardiac surgeons and..

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Abstract Introduction: Tracheostomy has been utilized in combination with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) to enable early spontaneous breathing and minimize sedation requirements. Tracheostomy has been previously reported to be..

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Abstract Aims No data exists on inter-institutional differences in terms of adherence to international guidelines regarding the discontinuation of antithrombotics and rates of severe bleeding in coronary artery bypass grafting..

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Abstract Objective: The aims of this study were to identify the risk factors associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) after isolated surgical revascularization with cardiopulmonary bypass and to develop a..

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Abstract Objectives:  To determine the clinical benefit of using colloids versus crystalloids for volume resuscitation in children admitted after cardiac surgery. Design:  Retrospective pre-/postintervention cohort study. Setting:  Stollery Children’s Hospital..

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Abstract Objective To compare the incidence of bleeding and  between adult venoarterial (VA)  (ECMO) patients managed with an  (ACT)-guided heparin  protocol and activated  (aPTT) protocol. Design . Setting Tertiary care, academic medical center...

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Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to elucidate the characteristics of accuracy of subcutaneous continuous glucose monitoring (SCGM) in the perioperative period for neurosurgical and cardiac surgery patients. Methods: Forty-five..

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Abstract Clinical practice guidelines are a key component of medicine, as they provide evidence-based recommendations for physicians and other health care professionals about the management of care for patients with..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication of cardiac surgery, even when renal replacement therapy (RRT) is not required. The existing risk models for cardiac..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving treatment for pediatric patients with respiratory and/or cardiac failure. The ECMO circuit oxygenates and sometimes pumps the blood, effectively replacing lung and/or..

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Abstract Introduction Allogeneic blood product transfusion is common in pediatric patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass although it is associated with an increased risk for adverse events. Furthermore, numerous donor exposures may..

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Abstract The use of veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support patients with acute heart failure has been associated with ventricular distension and pulmonary edema, the mechanism of which..

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Abstract Background Over the past decade, minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) has grown in popularity. Less invasive approaches to mitral valve surgery are increasingly used for improved cosmesis. We..

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Abstract Objectives: Minimal extracorporeal circulation techniques and systems (MiECC) may reduce the negative side effects of conventional extracorporeal circulation (ECC). However, it is still unclear as to what this is caused..

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Abstract Summary Prophylactic intra‐operative administration of dexamethasone may improve short‐term clinical outcomes in cardiac surgical patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate long‐term clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness..

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Abstract This review summarizes the European rules to control the market when introducing new products. In particular, it shows all the steps to achieve the European Conformity (CE Mark), a..

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Abstract Introduction: Citric acid infusion in extracorporeal blood may allow concurrent regional anticoagulation and enhancement of extracorporeal CO2 removal. Effects of citric acid on human blood thromboelastography and aggregometry have never..

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Abstract Introduction: The acute surgical treatment of infective endocarditis (IE) carries a high risk of postoperative mortality. Most complications are linked to uncontrolled sepsis and inflammatory processes. Cytokine haemoadsorption is..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives:  Cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury is common in children and associates with negative outcomes. Novel interventions to reduce cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury require knowledge of its pathophysiology...

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Abstract Background Early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery has improved recently with the discovery and validation of novel urinary biomarkers. However, objective tools to predict the..

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Abstract The evolution of devices for mechanical circulatory support (MCS), including ventricular assist devices (VADs) for patients with heart failure and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for patients with acute cardiac..

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Abstract Background Surgical and cerebral protection strategies in  remain under debate. Perioperative results using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) have been associated with favorable short-term mortality and stroke rates. The present..

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Abstract Essentials   Heparin‐protamine balance (HPB) modulates bleeding after neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). HPB was examined in 44 neonates undergoing CPB. Post‐operative bleeding occurred in 36% and heparin rebound in..