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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction: We performed an analysis of two blood purification systems to determine their performance for removing interleukins (ILs)-6 and 10, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 from..

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Abstract Extracorporeal hemoadsorption with the CytoSorb adsorber is increasingly being used during the past years. The use in combination with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is feasible, but frequency of its use and..

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Abstract Aim of Study To prepare for the design of future  of  cardioupulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), we sought to understand physician beliefs regarding the use of ECPR and subsequent management, among physicians who..

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Abstract Purpose: To evaluate unfractionated heparin (UFH) dosing guided by antifactor Xa levels during targeted temperature management (TTM) post-cardiac arrest. Methods: Single-center, retrospective, observational study between January 1, 2014 and..

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Abstract First described early in the pandemic, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated fulminant myocarditis can present with arrhythmias and cardiogenic shock, but may be treatable with mechanical circulatory support, such as..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Risk factors associated with intestinal ischaemia after heart surgery have been previously explored; however, a paucity of data exists with regard to extent of intestinal ischaemia in patients..

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Abstract Introduction Although the established long-term benefit of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy has led to its proliferation as destination therapy (DT), few studies have evaluated LVAD outcomes at..

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Abstract Background Viscoelastic coagulation monitoring is recommended for coagulation management after cardiac surgery, but optimum target values are poorly defined. Aims To determine “to-be-expected” values in rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) after..

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Abstract Background In the current practice, graft ischaemia and reperfusion injury (IRI) is considered an inevitable component in organ transplantation, contributes to compromised organ quality, inferior graft survival and limitations in organ..

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Abstract Background Oxylipins are metabolites derived from fatty acids such as arachidonic acid (AA) and are key mediators in inflammation, host defense, and tissue injury. Serum oxylipins increase in adults..

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Abstract Background The rates, outcomes, and long-term trends of stroke complicating the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have been inconsistently reported. We compared the outcomes of pediatric ECMO patients..

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Abstract Background: The rapid development of transcatheter treatment methods has made transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) a feasible alternative to conventional surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Recently, indications for TAVR have..

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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in cardiogenic shock refractory to inotropic support and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support. Peripheral ECMO can lead to ventricular distention, and IABP..

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Abstract Background: Many commodity pulse oximeters are insufficiently calibrated for patients with darker skin. We demonstrate a quantitative measurement of this disparity in peripheral blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) with a..

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Abstract Early preterm birth < 34 gestational weeks (GA) and birth weight (BW) <2 kg are relative contraindications for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). However, with improved technology, ECMO is presently managed..

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Abstract Albumin solution was no better than Ringer acetate at reducing complications from cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in a randomized clinical trial. Likelihood of at least one major adverse..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), though indispensable in many cardiac surgery procedures, has several undesirable consequences. The aim of this study was to identify potential genes that may reduce the inflammatory..

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Abstract The relationship between the gut microbiome and various organ systems has gained interest throughout the scientific community in recent times. The understanding of these complex relationships has greatly improved..

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Abstract Sustained hypercoagulability and endotheliopathy are present in convalescent COVID-19 patients for up to 4 months from recovery. The hemostatic, endothelial, and inflammatory profiles of 39 recovered COVID-19 patients were evaluated..

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Abstract Arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an important determinant of outcome in aortic surgery. Unlike traditional cardiac operations, aortic pathology may preclude the cannulation of the distal ascending..

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Abstract Our current approach towards total arch replacement includes the following: (1) innominate vein mobilization, (2) no neck vessel taping, and no dissection of the vagal nerve, (3) meticulous selection..

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Abstract Here, we report on the development and performance of a robust 3-T single-voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H MRS) experimental protocol and data analysis pipeline for quantifying brain metabolism..

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Abstract During refractory cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest, veno‑arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‑ECMO) is used to restore a circulatory output. However, it also impacts significantly arterial oxygenation. Recentguidelines of the..

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Abstract Over the past 10 years, there has been an increase in the use of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) as a tool to support and enhance learning in health profession programs. In..

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Abstract Background: Intraoperative cell salvage is an established method to reduce the requirement for and the volume of allogenic blood transfusion but adds to the financial cost of performing surgery...

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Abstract Background: During Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) gaseous micro-emboli (GMEs) decrease the quality of the blood flow and the capillary oxygen delivery, increasing the incidence of postoperative neurocognitive disorders (POCD) following cardiac..

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Abstract Hematological malignancies (HM) have been, until recently, viewed as contraindications to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) due to bleeding and infectious complications. However, conflicting literature regarding whether ECMO should be..

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Abstract Introduction Left ventricular distension is a major concern with postcardiotomy veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) supporting a critical heart failure after cardiac surgery. This porcine study evaluates the effects..

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Abstract Oxygen is picked up in the lungs, carried by the blood, and delivered to tissues where it serves as the terminal electron acceptor during oxidative phosphorylation. During health, oxygen..

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Abstract Surgical decannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is recommended as a standard weaning strategy considering large-sized cannulas (14-22 French) are inserted in VA-ECMO. However, we should be aware..