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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Transthoracic echocardiography is an essential tool in the diagnosis, assessment, and management of paediatric and adult populations with suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease. Congenital echocardiography is highly operator-dependent,..

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Abstract The ideal aortic valve substitute in non-elderly adults requires a tailored approach and thoughtful consideration. The main principles remain however constant, seeking to optimize long-term survival and quality of..

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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome and experience of the Perceval sutureless valve at our institution (UZ Leuven). Methods Between 2007 and 2019, 784..

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Abstract Patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often suffer from acute kidney injury (AKI), requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). In our clinical practice, we connected the inlet line of..

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Abstract Background: In the US, only 23% of lungs offered for transplantation are transplanted. Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) allows for evaluation of additional donor lungs; its adoption has been limited..

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Abstract Purpose After weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the radial artery pressure is frequently lower than the central pressure as reflected by femoral pressure. This discrepancy may cause improper blood..

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Abstract This special issue entitled “Machines that save lives” provides a state-of-the-art update by the most renowned world experts on extracorporeal organ support (ECOS) machines and monitoring devices used to..

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Abstract Misreading labels, syringes, and ampoules is reported to make up a 54.4% of medication administration errors. The addition of icons to medication labels in an operating room setting could..

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Abstract With the aging of society and the increase in people’s concern for personal health, long-term physiological signal monitoring in daily life is in demand. In recent years, electronic skin..

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Abstract Nitric oxide (NO) incorporation into the sweep gas of the extracorporeal life support (ECLS) circuit has been proposed as a strategy to ameliorate the insults caused by the systemic..

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Abstract Background The aim was to analyze routine preoperative testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) performed to avoid infected cardiac surgical patients transmitting virus during the pandemic. Methods Every patient..

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Abstract Objectives To evaluate the analgesic and anti-haemorrhagic efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) among patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Setting PubMed,..

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Abstract Introduction Hyperlactatemia, a problem reported in up to 30% of cardiac surgery patients, results from excessive production of or decreased clearance of lactate. It is typically a symptom of..

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Abstract At 3:15 AM on an otherwise unremarkable Thursday morning, a routine appendectomy was about to begin. Well, at least everyone thought it would be routine. Nothing about the 22-year-old..

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Abstract Over the last several years, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has exponentially increased. As the technology advanced, the rate of devastating complications has decreased somewhat, and the..

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Abstract Background Clinical trials inform on average efficacy, but individualized risk assessments for outcome prediction are important in guiding treatment implementation. Objectives The authors developed and validated a patient-specific risk..

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Abstract Purpose Dual-lumen  (ECMO)  is considered technically challenging and harbors the risk of potential life-threatening complications during cannulation. Dual-lumen  insertion is performed under either ultrasound or  guidance. Both techniques have significant disadvantages, such as..

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Abstract Background Undergoing cardiac surgery often result in perioperative loss of health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Although participation rates in Australia is low, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been demonstrated to..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has become an important therapeutic approach in the COVID-19 pandemic. The development and research in this field strongly relies on animal models; however, efforts are..

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Abstract BACKGROUND  A recent prospective study reported a decrease in postoperative mortality when cardiac surgery was started in the afternoon instead of in the morning. In contrast, several large retrospective..

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Abstract Academic medical centers have a duty to serve as hospitals of last resort for advanced cardiac surgical care and therefore manage patients at elevated risk of postoperative morbidity and..

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Abstract Background: Preventable surgical errors of varying degrees of physical, emotional, and financial harm account for a significant number of adverse events. These errors are frequently tied to systemic problems..

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Abstract The provision of cardiac surgery services nationwide has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We noticed a high COVID-19 mortality rate in unvaccinated patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19..

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Abstract Background Machine learning may enhance prediction of outcomes after  (CABG). We sought to develop and validate a dynamic machine learning model to predict CABG outcomes at clinically relevant pre- and..

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Abstract Background: Patients on direct oral anticoagulants are at high risk of perioperative bleeding complicaapitions. We analyzed the results of intraoperative hemoadsorption (HA) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery who were..

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Abstract Background Shock severity predicts mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS). We evaluated the association between pre-cannulation Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) shock classification and mortality among..

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Abstract Background Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) is employed as a strategy to attenuate the physiologic disturbance caused by cardiopulmonary bypass. The aim of this study was to compare the..

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Abstract During a 6 week period beginning early March 2020, 30 patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This volume increase mandated..

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Abstract Background Treatment of significant coagulopathic cardiac surgical field bleeding with immediate higher-dose  (PCC) without  (FFP) or  is unexplored. Aims To study characteristics, , and clinical outcomes of patients with significant coagulopathic surgical field..

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Abstract The implantation of the left ventricular assist device Abbott HeartMate 3TM is being increasingly performed for management of end-stage heart failure. LVAD implantation might be associated with early or..