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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Advancements in cardiac arrest and post-cardiac arrest care have led to improved survival to hospital discharge. While survival to hospital discharge is an important clinical outcome, neurologic recovery is..

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Abstract Medical devices that require substantial contact between blood and a foreign surface would be dramatically safer if constructed from materials that prevent clot formation and coagulation disturbance at the..

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Abstract Background Interest in the usefulness of machine learning (ML) methods for outcomes prediction has continued to increase in recent years. However, the advantage of advanced ML model over traditional  (LR)..

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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides cardiovascular and respiratory support for patients in cardiogenic shock; yet, complications are a frequent source of morbidity and mortality. Limb ischemia can be..

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Abstract Introduction: Clot formation, infection, and biofouling are unfortunate but frequent complications associated with the use of blood-contacting medical devices. The challenge of blood-foreign surface interactions is exacerbated during medical..

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Abstract Background: The mortality rate for a patient with a refractory cardiogenic shock on venoarterial (VA) extracorporealmembrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains high, and hyperoxia might worsen this prognosis. The objective of..

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Abstract Controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD) has contributed to increasing donor numbers all over the world. Experiences published in the last years confirm that the outcomes after lung transplantation..

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Abstract Heart Pumps: A Life-Extending Option for Thousands Historically, many advanced heart failure patients who don't qualify for a heart transplant rely on medication or are referred to palliative care..

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Abstract The optimal setting to achieve a suitable PaCO2 value of 35–45 mmHg upon initiating cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in the pediatric population is undefined in the literature. Sweep gas is set..

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Abstract Extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) was introduced in 1977 to control arterial CO2 tension and reduce ven- tilation, thus allowing lung rest in patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF). Its..

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Abstract OBJECTIVE:  Patient selection for pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support has broadened over the years to include children with pre-existing neurologic morbidities. We aimed to determine the prevalence and..

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Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) has been used to treat severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) acute respiratory distress syndrome; however, patient selection criteria have evolved throughout the pandemic...

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Results of HA 380 by Dr Zeraatian   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and cardiovascular surgery department...

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a lifesaving support for respiratory and cardiovascular failure. However, ECMO induces a systemic inflammatory response syndrome that can lead to various complications, including endothelial..

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Abstract Heart transplantation results in complete denervation of the donor heart with loss of afferent and efferent nerve connections. The majority of patients remain completely denervated during the first 6–12..

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Abstract Exchanging circuits in patients undergoing extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for component failure can be a life-threatening endeavor if the patient has no native organ function and is fully dependent..

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Abstract   OBJECTIVES Colloid oncotic pressure (COP) is an important factor in cardiac surgery, owing to its role in haemodilution. The effect of cardiopulmonary bypass prime fluids on the COP..

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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 Intensive care unit (ICU) patients with end‑organ failure will require specialised machines or extracorporeal therapiesto support the failing organs that would otherwise lead to death. ICU patients with severe..

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Abstract Background Nicorandil, an adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channel agonist and nitric oxide donor, is a coronary vasodilator used to treat ischemia-induced chest pain, but it's potential cardioprotective benefits during open..

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Abstract 54-year-old man suffered a self-inflicted penetrating chest wound from an automated crossbow used for hunting large animals (), with an entrance wound in the left third intercostal space and..

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Abstract Importance  Patient safety is a US national priority, yet lacks a comprehensive assessment of progress over the past decade. Objective  To determine the change in the rate of adverse events in..

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Abstract The aim of this retrospective multicenter observational study is to test the feasibility and safety of a combined extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) plus renal replacement therapy (RRT) system to use..

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Abstract   OBJECTIVES Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas insufflation is used for continuous de-airing during open heart surgery. The aim was to evaluate if an additional separate venous reservoir eliminates CO2 insufflation-induced..

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Abstract The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for the treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock has increased signifcantly. Nevertheless, early weaning may be advisable to reduce the potential..

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Abstract The increasing number of minimally invasive procedures prompted the quest for a simple and effective single shot cardioplegia to allow the surgeons to focus on their workflow. The originally..

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Abstract A pumpless artificial lung has the potential to provide a bridge to recovery or transplantation in children with respiratory failure. Pulmonary artery inflow and left atrial outflow are necessary..

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Abstract Background In this study we hypothesize that depression is associated with perioperative neurocognitive dysfunction and altered quality of life one month after surgery. Methods Data were obtained as part..

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Abstract There are limited data on the characteristics and clinical course of fungal infections in patients on durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. We sought to further characterize the..

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Abstract Augmented reality (AR) is a relatively new technology that allows for digitally generated three-dimensional representations to be integrated with real environmental stimuli. AR can make use of smart phones,..