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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a complex and high-risk life support modality used in severe cardiorespiratory failure. ECMO survival scores are used clinically for patient prognostication and..

Perfusfind S.L.

What’s new in neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in 2022–2023? Insights from the EuroELSO congress 2023

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Patients with respiratory failure may remain hypoxemic despite treatment with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Therapeutic hypothermia is a potential treatment for such hypoxia as it reduces cardiac output (�˙�) and oxygen consumption. We modified a previously..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of mechanical circulatory support using percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVAD) has increased rapidly during the last decade without substantial new evidence for their effect on outcome. In..

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Abstract Background: The charity organization Kinderherzen retten e.V. (KHR) enables humanitarian congenital heart surgery for pediatric patients from low- and middle-income countries at the University Heart Center Freiburg, Germany. The aim of this..

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Abstract Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) are organic liquids derived from hydrocarbons in which some of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine atoms. They are chemically and biologically inert substances with..

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Abstract We are developing a clinically practical percutaneous double lumen cannula (DLC)–based cavopulmonary assist (CPA) system to support failing Fontan patients. In this study, our CPA DLC was redesigned for even blood flow, minimal recirculation, and..

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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to describe the outcome of Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) undergoing cardiac surgery at the authors’ center. Design A single-center . Setting At a cardiovascular center with a..

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Abstract Simulation based learning is becoming a crucial part in ECMO education. Simulation can provide a safe but also very realistic learning experience depending on simulation fidelity. In our institution..

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Abstract The vital status of patients who are a part of controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD) is widely debated in bioethical literature. Opponents to currently applied cDCD protocols argue..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the blood protective effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma in aortic root reconstruction under longtime cardiopulmonary bypass. Method Patients who underwent aortic root reconstruction..

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Abstract Objectives Acknowledging lacking of consensus exist in total aortic arch (TAA) surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (AAD), this study aimed to investigate the neurologic injury rate between..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass is an integral and indispensable part of surgical repair of congenital heart defects. While the complications and morbidity secondary to the use of cardiopulmonary bypass has decreased..

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Abstract Distal perfusion cannulas, DPCs, are increasingly used to prevent limb ischemia, frequent and potentially serious complication on peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support. We report the case..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure due to COVID-19 is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an attractive management option. This study sought to determine the effect..

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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as a rescue strategy for patients with refractory post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCS). These patients often have varying degrees of reduced hemoglobin..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Elevated levels of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have been reported in primary graft dysfunction, making methods to reduce or remove them highly valuable. The mechanisms behind primary graft dysfunction..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract There are minimal data on the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane life support (VA-ECLS) in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients presenting with cardiogenic shock (CS). This study sought..

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Abstract Background and Objective: Resuscitative therapies for respiratory and cardiac failure are lifesaving and extended by using extracorporeal life support (ECLS) as mechanical circulatory support (MSC). This review informs the debate..

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Abstract We sought to remedy the limited guidance that is available to support the resuscitation of patients with the Impella Cardiac Power (CP) and 5.0 devices during episodes of cardiac..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES We sought to assess the evolution of secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) and its impact on mortality and to identify possible clinical and..

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Abstract BACKGROUND Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) drugs are a common cause of fatal poisoning because of their cardiotoxic and arrhythmogenic effects. Classic supportive management includes sodium bicarbonate, gastrointestinal chelating agents, and..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria are water-avid pathogens that are associated with nosocomial infections. Objective: To describe the analysis and mitigation of a cluster of Mycobacterium abscessus infections in cardiac surgery patients. Design:..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is described as a modified, smaller cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. The veno-venous (VV) ECMO circuit drains venous blood, oxygenate the blood, and pump the blood back..

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Abstract Introduction Differential hypoxia is a pivotal problem in patients with femoral veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Despite recognition of differential hypoxia and attempts to deliver more oxygenated..

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Abstract Severe acute refractory respiratory failure is considered a life-threatening situation, with a high mortality of 40 to 60%. When conservative oxygenation methods fail, a lifesaving measure is the introduction..

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Abstract Objectives Ischemia–reperfusion injury often coincides with a , which can result in  following . Our previous research has demonstrated  improvement by cytokine adsorption during ex vivo lung perfusion. The aim of this study was..

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Abstract Background ‘Depth of anaesthesia’ monitors claim to measure hypnotic depth during general anaesthesia from the EEG, and clinicians could reasonably expect agreement between monitors if presented with the same..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in critically ill patients with severe pulmonary and/or cardiac failure. Blood is drained from the venous system and pumped through a membrane oxygenator..