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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Open-heart surgery is often an unavoidable option for the treatment of cardiovascular disease and prevention of cardiomyopathy. Cardiopulmonary bypass surgery requires manipulating cardiac contractile function via the perfusion of..

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Abstract Background: Cardiovascular perfusion is a dynamic healthcare profession where new practices are frequently introduced. Despite the emergence of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, little is known about their dissemination at..

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Abstract The current evidence suggests that the healthy heart does not sense the optimal cardiac output (Q̇) because the different organ systems that influence cardiac function do not interact to..

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Abstract VENOVENOUS EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION (VV ECMO) represents a rescue form of life support for refractory respiratory failure, shown to confer a mortality benefit.  Although relative contraindications to VV ECMO..

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Abstract Background Prolonged post-surgery intensive care unit (ICU) stay for congenital heart disease (CHD) has been explored in the pediatric population. However, there is limited data for adult CHD (ACHD),..

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Abstract Objective This study aims to examine the impact of preoperative fibrinogen concentration on the short-term outcomes and hospital length of stay (LOS) of patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting..

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Abstract There has been a substantial increase in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in critically ill adults. Understanding the complex changes that could affect drugs’ pharmacokinetics (PK)..

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Abstract Background Anticoagulation is critical in patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The appropriate monitoring strategies for heparin remain unclear. Objectives This systematic review aimed to compare the accuracy..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Boudreaux et al. are to be commended for their publication in this month’s ASAIO regarding the utility of early tracheostomy in 150 patients placed on venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for respiratory failure. Thirty-five of the..

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Abstract Objective The aortic-to-radial arterial pressure gradient is described during and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and can lead to underestimating arterial blood pressure. The authors hypothesized that central arterial pressure..

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Abstract Study Objective: To investigate whether large volume acute normovolemic  (L-ANH), compared with moderate acute normovolemic  (M-ANH), can reduce perioperative allogeneic   with intermediate-high risk of transfusion during cardiac surgery with  (CPB). Design: Prospective . Setting:..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be performed with two single lumen cannulas (SLCs) or one dual-lumen cannula (DLC) where low recirculation fraction (Rf) is a key performance criterion...

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Abstract A neonate with pulmonary hypertension was supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). During ECMO support, the patient developed Enterococcus faecalis bacteremia, treated with targeted antibiotics. Despite the maximum dose of antibiotics, routine blood..

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Abstract Cardiac donation after circulatory death (DCD) with ex-vivo perfusion (EVP) has the potential to greatly increase the donor pool, a benefit that can extend to selected pediatric patients. We..

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Abstract Cardiac arrest affects approximately 600 000 people in the US yearly and is associated with a survival rate of 10% to 12% for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and 25% to 30%..

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Abstract Background Although outcomes of patients after cardiac arrest remain poor, studies have suggested that extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) might improve survival and neurological outcomes. We aimed to investigate any..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of veno- arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients suffering out- of- hospital cardiac ar-rest, largely increased in the last decade despite evidence supporting..

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Abstract Our primary objective was to identify if fasciotomy was associated with increased mortality in patients who developed acute compartment syndrome (ACS) on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Additionally, we sought to identify any additional risk factors..

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Abstract Objectives Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is increasingly used due to its beneficial outcomes and results compared to conventional CPR. After cardiac arrest, the overall ejection fraction is severely impaired;..

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Abstract Background Cerebral protection strategies during proximal  remains controversial due to lack of evidence and large patient . We herein evaluated our 3-decade experience using hypothermic circulatory arrest with retrograde  (DHCA/RCP) to evaluate..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives Previous studies have described impaired  after  (CPB). Whether this is still valid in contemporary cardiac surgery is unclear. This study aimed to quantify changes in function and number of platelets..

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Abstract This review aims to survey the current state of mechanotransduction in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and endothelial cells (ECs), including their sensing of mechanical stimuli and transduction of..

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Abstract Bleeding is a leading cause of perioperative mortality []. In a perioperative setting, damage control surgery with massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are therapeutic approaches used clinically to manage patients..

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Abstract We aimed to describe the clinical outcomes of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) therapy in our institution considering clinical context and pH at cannulation. All patients treated by VA-ECMO during the..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, largely increased in the last decade despite evidence supporting this practice being..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been increasingly accepted as a noninvasive marker of regional tissue oxygenation despite concerns of imprecision and wide limits of agreement (LOA) with invasive oximetry. New generation absolute..

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Abstract Background: Physical therapy (PT) utilization in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been reported; however, little is known about intensive rehabilitation and associated..

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Abstract Objective This study was aimed to elucidate the effect of the intraoperative cell saver (CS) on hyperlactatemia of patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Design A sub-analysis of the CS..

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Abstract Obtaining arterial access for cardiac catheterization can be both challenging and morbid in patients supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). While catheterization performed by obtaining endovascular access through..

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Abstract Artificial lung membrane as extracorporeal blood-gas barriers could execute similar functions as human alveoli, whereby accomplish blood gas exchange process, providing imperative life support for patients with cardiopulmonary failure...