Yearly Archives: 2024

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Aims To estimate sick leave (SL) duration after first-time elective open-heart surgery and identify factors contributing to increased SL. Methods and results A retrospective nationwide cohort study combined data..

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Abstract Aims Post-sternotomy movement strategies for adults should be an evidence-informed approach and support a safe, independent return to daily activity. Recent new movement strategies have emerged. The aim of..

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Abstract Importance Adequate situational awareness in patient care increases patient safety and quality of care. To improve situational awareness, an innovative, low-fidelity simulation method referred to as Room of Improvement, has..

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Abstract Objective To determine the number of homologous blood transfusions received by canine surgical patients after introducing a cell salvage device (CSD), trends in surgeries requiring blood transfusion, and the..

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Abstract Background and Aims In chronic ischaemic heart failure, revascularisation strategies control symptoms but are less effective in improving left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The aim of this trial is..

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Abstract The use of allogeneic blood products to restore hemostasis during pediatric cardiac surgery is associated with major risks. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in new patient blood..

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Abstract Machine learning algorithms are frequently used to clinical risk prediction. Our study was designed to predict risk factors of prolonged intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use in patients with coronary..

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Abstract Background Perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) with different cut-off values has showed to be associated with different prognostic effect after cardiac surgery. Machine learning (ML) method has been widely used..

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Abstract Axillary artery intra-aortic balloon pump (axIABP) placement has been implemented as a bridging solution before heart transplantation. This study evaluates complications associated with axIABP support and describes an approach..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Although loop diuretics (LDs) have been widely used in clinical practice, their effect on mortality when administered to patients experiencing cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) remains unknown...

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Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine whether pre-operative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion improves surgical outcomes in high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients. Methods Patients..

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Abstract Objective To explore the experiences of clinical and non-clinical staff in an intensive care unit regarding the perceived benefits and drawbacks of using in situ simulation as a training..

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Abstract Background:  Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is a common procedure for aortic valve pathologies, particularly in the elderly. While traditional open AVR is established, minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce..

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Abstract Background This study aims to externally validate a clinical mathematical model designed to predict urine output (UOP) during the initial post-operative period in pediatric patients who underwent cardiac surgery..

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Abstract Introduction Bleeding and thrombotic events (BTE) are frequent during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). They occur at varying timepoints and may be affected by temporal changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis...

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Abstract Simulation educators are often requested to provide multidisciplinary and/or interprofessional simulation training in response to critical incidents. Current perspectives on patient safety focus on learning from failure, success and..

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Abstract Background Clinical blood resources are scarce and autologous blood transfusion for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) withdrawal is less studied. Objectives To assess the use of staged  during  decannulation. Methods The study..

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Abstract Type 1 cardiorenal syndrome is associated with significant excess morbidity and mortality in patients with severe acute decompensated heart failure. Previous trials of vasoactive drugs and ultrafiltration have not..

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Abstract The architecture of the kidney vasculature is essential for its function. Although structural profiling of the intact rodent kidney vasculature has been performed, it is challenging to map vascular..

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Abstract Mechanical circulatory support with implantable durable continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) represents an established surgical treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure refractory to guideline-directed medical therapy...

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Abstract Background PPHN is a common cause of neonatal respiratory failure and is still a serious condition and associated with high mortality. Objectives To compare the demographic variables, clinical characteristics,..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a technology that can temporarily take over the functions of the heart and lungs. Acute kidney injury is a common issue in patients receiving..

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Abstract Background.  The pulmonary assist system (PAS) is a wearable respiratory support system that is currently under development for patients with chronic lung disease as a bridge to lung transplantation..

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Abstract Since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 2011, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has rapidly evolved to become the preferred ultimate intervention for high- and intermediate-risk..

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Abstract Background We sought to characterize the association between venovenous  (VV-ECMO) bridging duration and outcomes in patients listed for . Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted using the Organ Procurement and..

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Abstract Purpose of Review To present an abridged overview of the literature and pathophysiological background of adjunct interventional left ventricular unloading strategies during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). From..

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of inflammation on  monitoring for patients supported with  (ECMO). Design Prospective single-center . Setting University-affiliated tertiary care academic medical center. Participants Adult venovenous and venoarterial ECMO patients..

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Abstract Aims Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a life-saving procedure for supporting patients with cardiogenic shock after cardiac surgery. This work aimed to analyse the impact of changes in..

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Abstract Purpose of review  Although lung transplantation stands as the gold standard curative therapy option for end-stage lung disease, the scarcity of available organs poses a significant challenge in meeting..

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Abstract Background In this study, we aimed to evaluate the duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and its effect on outcomes. Also, we sought to identify hospital mortality predictors and..