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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Atrial septal defect is a common congenital heart disease in adults and it is often asymptomatic. Percutaneous device closure is gaining popularity, but percutaneous repair of atrial septal defect..

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Abstract Intraoperative haemostasis is of paramount importance in the practice of cardiovascular surgery. Over the past 70 years, topical haemostatic methods have advanced significantly and today we deal with various..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Flooding the surgical field with dry cold CO2 during open-chamber cardiac surgery has been used to mitigate air entrainment into the systemic circulation. However, exposing epithelial surfaces to cold,..

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Abstract Objectives Patients with endocarditis requiring urgent valvular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass are at a high risk of developing systemic inflammatory response syndrome and septic shock, necessitating intensive use of..

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Abstract Introduction Varying the insertion depth of the aortic cannula during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been investigated as a strategy to mitigate cerebral emboli, yet its effectiveness associated with CPB..

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Abstract The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by a hypercoagulability associated to vascular thrombosis and/or obstetric morbidity, is caused by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies such as..

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Abstract Air emboli are reported to enter the cardiovascular system during cardiac surgery despite air-bubble filters in the arterial line of the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). A potential association with stroke,..

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Abstract The use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) following acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) is increasing, but the ability to predict favorable outcomes with support remains limited...

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Abstract Although mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been used to support patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) for many years, recent advances in device technology, together with the lackluster performance of..

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Abstract Background Hyperglycemia during coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) strongly predicts intra- and post-operative adverse consequences. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the quality of glycemic management during CABG..

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Abstract Introduction In peripheral percutaneous (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) procedures the femoral arteries perfusion route has inherent disadvantages regarding poor upper body perfusion due to watershed. With the advent..

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Abstract Aim Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is performed in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients, and the eligibility has been conventionally determined based on three criteria (initial cardiac rhythm, time..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Viscoelastic tests (VETs) are recommended during cardiac surgery to monitor coagulation status and guide transfusion. We compared the results of two VETs, the Sonoclot Analyzer and the ROTEM..

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Abstract Introduction Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been associated with improved outcomes in COVID patients with respiratory failure, data regarding the need for blood product utilization in this population..

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Abstract There has been significant progress in the development of ex vivo machine perfusion for the nonischemic preservation of donor organs. However, several complications remain, including the logistics of using human blood..

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Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to transform the way health care is delivered. AI is the use of computers to simulate intelligent tasks typically performed..

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Abstract Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has evolved in its practice over the past several years. Percutaneous cannulation is a technique that can be used during MICS to facilitate cardiopulmonary..

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Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of measuring whole blood coagulation with Sonoclot to predict return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in patients with out-of-hospital..

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Abstract Objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) following pediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass is a frequently reported complication. This study aims to determine the critical oxygen delivery (DO2i) threshold associated..

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Abstract Objectives Despite training and the recognition that speaking up can mitigate harm to patients and save lives, healthcare professionals do not consistently speak up when they have patient safety concerns...

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Abstract Purpose: The goal of this investigation was to examine the influence of two oxygenators with different membranes, made of either polypropylene (PPL) or polymethylpentane (PMP), on the plasma concentration of..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support requires skills that can only be found in specialized centers. The number of patients annually supported with ECMO is positively associated with the survival..

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Abstract The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is growing rapidly in all patient populations, especially adults for both acute lung or heart failure. ECMO is a complex, high risk,..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) may be used in the setting of pregnancy or the peripartal period, however its utility has not been well-characterized. This study aims to give..

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Abstract Anterograde or retrograde cerebral perfusion can protect the brain from ischemic injury during hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA), but neither type of perfusion provides blood flow to the abdominal viscera...

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Abstract Objective The study objective was to assess the benefits of del Nido cardioplegia compared with cold blood cardioplegia solution in terms of myocardial protection during adult cardiac surgery. Methods..

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Abstract One of the hallmarks of the SARS-CoV-2 infection has been the inflammatory process that played a role in its pathogenesis, resulting in mortality within susceptible individuals. This uncontrolled inflammatory..

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Abstract Patient safety is typically assessed by the frequency of adverse events or incidents, which means we seek to determine safety by its absence rather than its presence. The Safety-II perspective..

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Abstract Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important treatment option for organ support in respiratory insufficiency, cardiac failure, or as an advanced tool for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Reports on pediatric..

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Abstract Objectives To determine whether the early use of  after cardiac surgery in the first 24 hours in the intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with reduced mortality. Design A single-center..