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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Postoperative complications pose significant challenges in cardiac surgery and with the evolution of selenium as a potential anti-inflammatory agent, some studies reported its inefficiency. Thus, we conducted our..

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Abstract Background: Humanitarian medical missions attempt to lessen the burden of limited access to cardiac surgery in low- and middle-income countries. While organizations express difficulties obtaining follow-up information, there is currently..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal blood purification has been widely used in intensive care medicine, nephrology, toxicology, and other fields. During the last decade, with the emergence of new adsorptive blood purification..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) facilitates the reduction of mechanical ventilation (MV) support in acute respiratory failure. Contrary to increasing evidence regarding its initiation, the optimal timing of..

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Abstract Venopulmonary (VP) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a mode capable of supporting both pulmonary and right ventricular (RV) functions. Weaning patients from VP ECMO requires careful assessment of both..

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Abstract Background St. Thomas cardioplegia is commonly administered to adults, yet repeated dosing at brief intervals is required. Del Nido’s cardioplegic solution provides a prolonged duration of safe myocardial arrest,..

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Abstract IMPORTANCE  Postoperative delirium is a common and impactful neuropsychiatric complication in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Cognitive training may enhance cognitive reserve, thereby reducing postoperative delirium. OBJECTIVE  To determine..

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Abstract Background The relationship between venous congestion in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac surgery has not utterly substantiated. This study aimed at investigate the relationship..

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Abstract Background Increasing regulations and requirements of advisory bodies, in particular the Joint Federal Committee and the Medical Service of the health insurance funds, make it necessary to employ only..

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Abstract Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most frequent congenital heart disease, with an incidence of approximately 1%. It can be silent and associated with normal valve function. However, a..

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Abstract Healthcare today is the prerogative of teams rather than of individuals. In acute care domains such as anaesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine, the work is complex and fast-paced,..

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Abstract In unfractionated heparin (UFH) monitoring during extracorporeal circulation, the traditional measures of activated clotting time (ACT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) may diverge, confounding anticoagulant adjustments. We aimed..

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Abstract Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiorespiratory failure remains complicated by blood clot formation (thrombosis), triggered by biomaterial surfaces and flow conditions. Thrombosis may result in ECMO circuit..

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Abstract This review highlights advancements in extracorporeal life support (ECLS), emphasizing the critical role of standardized terminology, particularly for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in treating right ventricular and respiratory failure...

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Abstract Background: Hemolysis is a frequent complication in patients with sepsis, ARDS, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Haptoglobin (Hp) can scavenge released cell-free hemoglobin (CFH). Hemolysis and low plasma concentrations of..

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Abstract This case report explores the successful use of the Impella 5.5 (Abiomed Inc., Danvers, MA) device in a 22 kg, 0.89 body surface area (BSA) pediatric patient with longstanding dilated..

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Abstract Purpose of review  This article offers an overview of recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing the efficacy of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) and microaxial flow pump (mAFP)..

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Abstract Bleeding and thrombotic complications are major drivers in extracorporeal life support (ECLS) patients’ negative outcomes and are reported in up to 40% of the ECLS-runs [1, 2]. Consumptive coagulopathy..

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Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a means of supporting the heart, lungs, or both when more conventional therapy fails to achieve appropriate physiologic endpoints.   The majority of ECMO..

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Abstract The development of new right ventricular (RV) dysfunction after cannulation to venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and its association with worse outcomes is increasingly recognized in adult patients,..

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Abstract Introduction Mortality rates in cardiogenic shock remain high, especially in patients with SCAI shock stages C to E [1].When hemodynamic status does not improve or worsens despite optimal fluid,..

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Abstract Aims To evaluate the feasibility of a transthoracic echocardiogram using an apical‑subcostal protocol in invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and prone position. Methods Prospective study of adults who required a..

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Kelli Shaw, 34, believes in happy endings. On June 9, 2024, the Bedford, New Hampshire mother of three celebrated her 10-year wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony. It is..

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Abstract Venovenous bypass (VVB) is a technique used in liver transplantation (LT) to maintain hemodynamic stability and abdominal organ perfusion and thereby improve patient outcomes. Despite its perceived benefits, VVB..

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Abstract Background The site of arterial cannulation is an important consideration in the prevention of cerebral infarction after total arch replacement. We compared the outcomes of cannulation of the bilateral..

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Abstract Purpose of review  The worldwide leading cause of maternal death is severe maternal hemorrhage. Maternal hemorrhage can be profound leading to an entire loss of blood volume. In the..

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Abstract In rural settings worldwide, many people live in effective blood deserts without access to any blood transfusion. The traditional system of blood banking is logistically complex and expensive for..

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Abstract It is believed that a lower temperature setting of hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) in thoracic aortic surgery causes coagulopathy, resulting in excessive bleeding. However, experimental studies that eliminate clinical..

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Abstract Objective:   We aimed to evaluate the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) machines used in coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries on cerebral perfusion by performing cerebral oximetry monitoring [near-infrared..

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Abstract Since the risk factors for heparin resistance (HR) before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have not been fully clarified, this study investigated the contributing factors for HR after the initial unfractionated..