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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Neurocognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery can present with diverse clinical phenotypes, which include , postoperative , and stroke, and it presents a significant healthcare burden for both patients and providers. Neurologic..

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Abstract Microvascular disease plays critical roles in the dysfunction of all organ systems, and there are many methods available to assess the microvasculature. These methods can either assess the target..

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Abstract Preoperative anemia is common in patients presenting for cardiac surgery, with a prevalence of approximately 1 in 4, and has been associated with worse outcomes including increased risk of..

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Abstract Objective The evidence on the use of cerebral  during surgery to minimize postoperative  remains uncertain in the literature. The present authors aimed to assess the value of cerebral  in the..

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Abstract Background The past half century has seen the near eradication of transfusion-associated hazards. Intraoperative cell salvage while widely used still poses significant risks and hazards due to human error...

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Abstract Introduction A basic prerequisite for a good surgical outcome in heart surgery is optimal myocardial protection. However, cardioplegia strategies used in adult cardiac surgery are not directly transferable to..

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Abstract Background: Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is one effective treatment for COVID-19 pneumonia, but controversy regarding VV-ECMO management in obese patients still exists. In this report, we described a case..

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Abstract Objectives An incomplete restoration of  after del Nido  was noted in our recent study. This study tested the hypothesis that terminal warm blood  promotes a prompt restoration of  after a prolonged single-dose del..

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Abstract Background Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of oxygen delivery-guided perfusion (ODGP) in preventing postoperative acute kidney injury, but the benefit of ODGP for delirium has not been confirmed. We..

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Abstract Objectives Preoperative anemia is frequent in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is associated with increased postoperative complications.  Design A retrospective observational cohort study. Setting A tertiary-care medical center from..

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Abstract There is a subset of patients who develop severe ARDS for whom supportive care with mechanical ventilation is insufficient or possibly injurious. The use of ECMO as an adjunct..

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Abstract Rational. Long-term outcomes of patients with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are unknown. Methods. Multicenter, prospective study in patients who received ECMO..

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Abstract Objective: To describe factors associated with hemolysis during pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and the relationships between hemolysis, complications and mortality. Design: Secondary analysis of data collected prospectively by..

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Abstract Objective We examined the safety and efficacy of del Nido  compared with histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate  in . Methods Patients who underwent  using del Nido or histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate from 2015 to 2019 were enrolled. Various clinical outcomes..

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  Jörn Tongers, MD, discusses his recently published paper evaluating the efficacy and safety of early combined mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with an Impella® heart pump and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication after cardiac surgery. We derived and internally validated a Machine Learning preoperative model to predict cardiac surgery-associated AKI of any severity and..

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Abstract Objectives: The aim of the study is to compare the safety and efficacy of unilateral anterograde cerebral perfusion (UACP) and bilateral anterograde cerebral perfusion (BACP) for acute type A..

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Abstract Background Sex differences present in the blood management of patients after coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG) surgeries. Tranexamic acid (TXA) performed well in maintaining hemostasis during and after surgeries...

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Abstract Despite the many advances in cardiovascular medicine, decisions concerning the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of left ventricular (LV) thrombus often remain challenging. There are only limited organizational guideline recommendations..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most common cardiac surgical procedure in the world and up to one-third of patients are transfused red blood cells (RBCs). RBC..

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Abstract Background: This study examines the efficacy of hypobaric oxygenation as it relates to the elimination of gaseous microemboli (GME) at designated flow, pressure and temperature combinations. Methods: Hypobaric oxygenation..

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Abstract Importance  The association between physician fatigue and patient outcomes is important to understand but has been difficult to examine given methodological and data limitations. Surgeons frequently perform urgent procedures overnight..

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) leads to shedding of the glycocalyx of endothelial cells, resulting in a series of complications such as tissue edema and coagulatory and microcirculatory dysfunctions. Matrix..

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Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is important in determining surgical success, particularly from the patients’ perspective. Aims To identify predictors for HRQoL outcome after cardiac surgery in order..

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Abstract Congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava are rare but if unidentified may create a risk for complications during surgery. In cardiac surgery, identifying such anomalies is crucial as..

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Abstract Introduction Globally, haemorrhage is the leading cause of both maternal mortality and preventable trauma death. For patients suffering from haemorrhage, prompt blood transfusion can be life-saving; however, safe and sufficient..

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Abstract The current conventional open TAAA repairs are performed by select centers around the world with good outcomes. However, lesser experienced centers often encounter difficulties in replicating similar results of..

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Abstract Introduction: Immunomodulatory therapies have shown beneficial effects in patients with severe COVID-19. Patients with hypercytokinemia might benefit from the removal of inflammatory mediators via hemadsorption. Methods: Single-center prospective randomized trial at..

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Abstract Objectives:  Despite increasing use and promising outcomes, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) introduces the risk of a number of complications across the spectrum of ECMO care. This narrative review describes..

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Abstract Background Anterior mitral leaflet prolapse repair is a highly effective procedure, but despite excellent operative results still has an inferior long-term durability when compared to posterior leaflet repair. Methods..