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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The risk of redo sternotomy is greatly elevated in the setting of aortic proximity to the sternum. Current strategies to avoid catastrophic neurologic injury upon sternal reentry include establishment..

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Introduction The increasing burden of valvular heart disease (VHD)—in particular in an ageing population—is recognized by medical experts, although there is less awareness of these conditions by the general public..

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Abstract Background The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services decreased reimbursement rates for peripheral venoarterial (VA)  (ECMO) and venovenous (VV) ECMO procedures in October 2018. Limited data are available describing hospital..

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Abstract Background Hyperlactatemia is associated with a poor prognosis in cardiac surgery patients. This study explored the impact of target blood pressure management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on blood lactate..

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Abstract Objective  (SCI) is a devastating complication of  repair. We aim to characterize current practices pertaining to SCI prevention and treatment across Canada. Methods Two questionnaires were developed by the Canadian..

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Abstract Objective We aimed to determine the effects of selective antegrade  compared with other perfusion strategies on indices of cerebral blood flow, oxygenation, cellular stress, and mitochondrial function. Methods One-week-old piglets..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced, resource-intensive form of life support for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, and is typically provided within specialized centers. Prior to..

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Abstract Background: Peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is used to support circulatory failure refractory to conventional therapy.  However, data on the heart-ECMO interaction at different levels of ECMO..

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Abstract While extracorporeal support of patients awaiting pulmonary transplantation is now well-established, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains a nondurable technology deployed for short-term support or recovery in patients with progressive..

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Abstract   OBJECTIVE Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) has been performed increasingly for the past 2 decades; however, large comparative studies on short- and long-term outcomes have been lacking...

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Abstract Background Delirium is acute brain dysfunction associated with serious illness. Emerging data indicate that delirium occurs in greater than 20% of children in pediatric intensive care units. Cardiac bypass..

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Abstract Background  There is now extension of minimally invasive techniques to involve concomitantly aortic and mitral valves through a single small incision. We share our experience in such surgeries through..

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Abstract Background: Hemodialysis (HD) can influence end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients’ circulatory system. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of volume depletion on left ventricular (LV) and left atrial..

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Abstract Background and Aim of the Study Aortic stenosis (AS) has been associated with higher mortality in patients undergoing aortic root replacement (ARR). In this analysis, we compare the outcomes..

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Abstract Background Within the past ten years, continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADS) have replaced pulsatile-flow LVADs as the standard of care for both destination therapy and bridging patients to..

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Abstract Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. Patients often require temporary mechanical circulatory support. We aimed to develop a percutaneously implantable, assist device that unloads the left ventricle (LV)..

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Abstract Introduction Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are increasingly used as a treatment option in resuscitation or in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS). Prophylactic implantation in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions..

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Abstract Objectives In patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, cardiac function can be impaired in the early  after  because the chronically untrained  is prone to fail. Thus, restrictive fluid management is pivotal to..

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Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and usual interstitial pneumonia are three most common indications for lung transplantation (LuTx) in Poland. As a result of irreversible destruction of..

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Abstract Objective Venoarterial  is a rescue therapy for patients in . We hypothesize that patients bridged to  with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation have decreased survival. Methods The United Network of Organ Sharing database was..

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Abstract Background and objectives The increment in a patient’s haemoglobin level is based upon the haemoglobin content of the transfused RBC units. The total haemoglobin present in the blood bags..

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Abstract Background Gelatin has been used as a plasma volume expander because of its ability to preserve intravascular volume more effectively than crystalloids. However, gelatin may have detrimental effects on..

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Abstract Background Erythrocyte transfusions are independently associated with acute kidney injury. Kidney injury may be consequent to the progressive hematologic changes that develop during storage. This study therefore tested the..

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Abstract Intraoperative temperature regimen is usually planned preoperatively ‘in team’. Selecting and understanding the impact of the temperature regimen (normothermia, or mild, moderate or severe hypothermia) is usually related to..

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Abstract Background Patients with coronary artery disease and concomitant heart failure (left ventricular ejection fraction < 35%) requiring myocardial revascularization are at risk of poor long-term prognosis and higher mortality. The benefits..

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Abstract Purpose Hyperglycemia has been associated with postoperative morbidity in patients who undergo cardiac surgery. However, it remains unclear whether the duration of hyperglycemia is as important as its magnitude..

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Abstract Respiratory failure and systemic inflammation are paramount features of severe SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19). Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy has a potential role in patients with refractory disease. An inflammatory..

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Abstract Background Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is optimally treated by pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PEA). Treatment effectiveness has been evaluated principally using single-center series. Data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) frequently complicates cardiac surgery and is more common among Black patients. We evaluated determinants of race-based differences in AKI rates. Methods Serum creatinine-based criteria..

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Abstract Introduction The aim of the current study was to evaluate the impact of increased blood lactate levels during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on immediate results in patients who underwent open..