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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Complications following surgery are common and frequently occur the following discharge. Mobile and wearable digital health interventions (DHI) provide an opportunity to monitor and support patients during their postoperative..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The effects of adrenaline on cerebral blood vessels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are not well understood. We developed an extracorporeal CPR model that maintains constant low systemic blood..

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Abstract Objective This pilot study sought to evaluate the feasibility of our donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation protocol using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for normothermic regional reperfusion (NRP). Methods..

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Abstract Introduction: Halting ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is implemented to operate in a less bleeding setting. It sustains a better visualization of the operation area and helps to perform the..

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Abstract We aimed to investigate the incidence of limb amputation due to vascular complications related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy among survivors and examine its association with long-term mortality in these..

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Abstract The past 60 years have witnessed a major evolution in clinical cardiopulmonary perfusion education. Much of this progress can be attributed to the continued advancement of medical and surgical..

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Abstract An essential procedure for the treatment of myocardial infarction is restoration of blood flow in the obstructed infarct artery, which may cause ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. Heart I/R injury manifests..

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Abstract Aims  The aim of this study was to document the postoperative outcomes of patients who underwent hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA), the evolution of HCA management over time and to identify the..

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Abstract Background Direct cannulation of the innominate artery for selective antegrade cerebral perfusion has been shown to be safe in elective proximal aortic reconstructions. We sought to evaluate the safety..

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Abstract Background Cerebral protection during  can be performed using various surgical strategies. We retrospectively analyzed our results of different brain protection modalities during aortic arch surgery. Methods Between January 2003 and..

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Abstract The survival rate after cardiac arrest (CA) remains low. The utilization of extracorporeal life support is proposed to improve management. However, this resource-intensive tool is associated with complications and..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To describe the association between left heart decompression on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and survival in patients with myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy. The secondary outcome is to study..

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Abstract Objective:  To report the 30-day outcomes of patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection undergoing surgery in the USA. Summary background data:  Uncertainty regarding the postoperative risks of patients with severe..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits can significantly sequester intravenous anesthetics. Adsorption of medications by our institution’s standard circuit (Terumo CAPIOX FX05 oxygenator; noncoated polyvinylchloride tubing) has not been described. We..

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Abstract Acute brain injury (ABI) increases morbidity and mortality in patients with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Optimal neurologic monitoring methods have not been well-explicated. We studied the use of..

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Introduction Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a term encompassing a set of strategies and practices aimed at reducing the surgical stress response and optimizing patient recovery through an evidence-based,..

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Abstract Background: During cardiosurgical procedures that use extracorporeal circulation (ECC), a variety of neurological complications can occur, and postoperative cognitive deficits remain an unsolved problem. Among the sources of these complications..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuits can significantly sequester intravenous anesthetics. Adsorption of medications by our institution’s standard circuit (Terumo CAPIOX FX05 oxygenator; noncoated polyvinylchloride tubing) has not been described. We..

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Abstract Background Inflammatory and endothelial activation responses during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in children are poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to determine if circulating inflammatory, endothelial activation,..

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Abstract Thrombosis in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits remains a frequent complication. We characterize the location, extent, structure, and clinical implications of thrombi in 53 ECMO circuits from 46 pediatric patients...

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Abstract Background Many studies have reported that dexmedetomidine protects organs from ischemia/reperfusion-induced injury. However, the mechanism of this protective effect remains inconclusive. Methods Rats were randomly divided into 6 groups..

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Abstract Objective Metabolism management plays an essential role during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). There are different metabolic management devices integrated to heart–lung machines; the most commonly used and accepted metabolic target..

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Abstract Background  (AKI) is common after cardiac surgery and is difficult to predict. N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is highly predictive for perioperative cardiovascular complications and may also predict renal..

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Abstract Objective Retrograde arterial perfusion is frequently used in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. However, there are concerns about its safety. Methods A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in a..

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Abstract Various anticoagulant properties have been associated with hydroxyethyl starch (HES). However, the mechanism remains unclear and it has not been fully considered whether these properties are beyond the dilutional..

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Abstract BACKGROUND  The relicensing of aprotinin in Europe and Canada has stimulated discussions on its usefulness in paediatric cardiac surgery. OBJECTIVE  To systematically evaluate the available evidence on the efficacy..

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Abstract     OBJECTIVES Implanting a durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in a patient on extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is challenging. The goal of this study was to compare..

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Abstract The use of clinical debriefing promotes team reflexivity, aligns with Safety II principles and allows organisation leaders to engage clinicians in collaborative change. There is ample evidence of its..