Yearly Archives: 2026

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving form of cardiopulmonary support for patients with severe refractory cardiopulmonary disease. It is a resource-intensive intervention requiring specialised equipment and personnel,..

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Abstract Background: Femoral cannulation is essential for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS). Our center transitioned from open femoral cut-down to ultrasound-guided percutaneous cannulation supported by smart venous cannulas, ThruPort arterial..

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      Procuring organs from a complex donor presenting with a double Azygos system, anatomically corrected malposition of the great arteries (ACMGA), a hypoplastic left hemithorax, and severe kyphoscoliosis..

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Abstract Viscoelastic testing (VET), recommended for heart surgery, lacks adoption due to data reporting times (central laboratory coagulation assay-CLCA and laboratory VET tests) and interpretation (predicate VET devices). Three point..

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Abstract Objective Neurologic injury is common in pediatric patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Impaired cerebral autoregulation (CAR) may increase the risk of neurologic injury. We aimed to measure CAR..

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Abstract Background The hemodynamic consequence of increasing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (V-A ECMO) flow on left ventricular (LV) loading is controversial, with in vivo studies reporting conflicting results on left ventricular..

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Abstract Critically ill patients often require complex extracorporeal treatments, such as extracorporeal blood purification (EBP). At the bedside, there can be reluctance or uncertainty about when to initiate EBP, and..

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Abstract Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes associated with different systemic heparin protocols (conservative v standard intensity) during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Included studies comprised both..

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Abstract When the risk of cardiopulmonary arrest during intubation is high, “awake” extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulation with sedation and a natural airway may provide hemodynamic stability and gas exchange..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides respiratory and circulatory support in patients with severe cardiorespiratory failure. As ECMO technology advances, portability has become an important design consideration for transport..

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Abstract Shock is a life-threatening condition marked by inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygen supply, leading to organ failure if not rapidly addressed. Clinical management of shock involves detecting and correcting..

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Abstract Cardiac index (CI) is a key physiologic indicator correlated with end-organ perfusion in cardiac surgical patients, yet it is not routinely measured in all cases. This study evaluated the..

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Abstract Objective Kidney injury is one of the most common complications of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), yet the renoprotective effects of temperature management during ECPR remain inconclusive. This study aimed..

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Abstract Objectives Methemoglobin (metHb) is routinely monitored as a safety marker during inhaled nitric oxide (NO) therapy but may also reflect systemic NO uptake. This study aims to investigate how..

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Abstract Purpose The goal is to develop a cardiovascular virtual patient database (VPD) combining physiological and demographic data to provide the foundation for future applications in medical diagnostics, decision-making, credibility..

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Abstract Background Drowning can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is associated with high mortality and poses substantial clinical management challenges. Ultra-protective ventilation strategy combined with veno-venous extracorporeal..

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Abstract Background Although sedation is commonly used in patients undergoing venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO), the use of volatile anesthetics is less frequent, and there is limited data on..

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Abstract Background This study was conducted to determine national trends and effect of cannulation and cerebral/brain perfusion (CP) strategies on outcomes during acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgery. Methods..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is a potentially lifesaving yet resource-intensive organ support option for patients with very severe respiratory failure refractory to optimized conventional management. Mortality remains..

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Abstract Background The Emergency Bypass System (EBS, Terumo Corporation) and Permanent Life Support (PLS, MAQUET Cardiopulmonary GmbH) platforms differ in pump design and surface coating, which may influence hemocompatibility. This study..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life support for patients with refractory cardiac or respiratory failure. The complexity of ECMO management and associated mortality necessitates high-accuracy clinical decision-making systems...

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Abstract Objectives We sought to evaluate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use for low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) after congenital heart surgery. Our primary aims were (1) to compare hospital mortality..

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Abstract Introduction Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has re-emerged as a means of expanding the donor heart pool. Current clinical practice relies mainly on direct procurement followed by normothermic machine..

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Abstract Hemolysis evaluation is central to the safety assessment of blood pumps and extracorporeal circulatory support, yet clinically relevant hemolysis continues to occur despite widespread use of standardized in vitro..

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Abstract Extracorporeal life support has become a widely integrated tool in treating refractor cardiopulmonary failure. Under normal physiologic conditions, arterial blood flow is inherently pulsatile, and cyclic shear stress plays..

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Abstract Progress in aortic arch surgery has paralleled advances in cerebral protection. Since DeBakey’s first successful arch repair, neurologic complications have remained a major determinant of outcomes. The evolution of..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an increasingly vital intervention for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure, significantly improving short-term survival rates. However, there is growing recognition of..

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Abstract Background Despite advancements in management strategies, patients with refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) have high mortality. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly utilized as temporary mechanical support in these..

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Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping adult cardiac surgery, enabling more accurate diagnostics, personalized risk assessment, advanced surgical planning, and proactive postoperative care. Preoperatively, deep-learning interpretation of ECGs, automated..

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Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) remains a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is crucial for surgical repair but is associated with systemic inflammation..