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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective Previous studies reported a poor outcome in patients with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) undergoing cardiac surgery. Complications most frequently described were respiratory failure, renal failure, and thromboembolic events. In..

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Abstract Background The present study aims to compare regional oxygen supply determined by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the course of pulsatile perfusion with non-pulsatile perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing..

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Abstract The operation of the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system requires skilled techniques and experience. Intraoperatively, the perfusionist needs to intermittently manipulate both of the occluders on the venous- and arterial-line..

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Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore the effect of intraoperative blood salvage (autotransfusion) on coagulation function in the rescue of an obstetric hemorrhage. Methods A total of 65 pregnant..

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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may be used for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock as a bridge to recovery, a bridge to a ventricular assist device (VAD), or a bridge..

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Abstract Introduction We investigated the clinical course and outcomes of patients submitted to cardiovascular surgery in Brazil and who had developed symptoms/signs of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the perioperative..

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Abstract Fluid overload in acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with increased mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of cumulative fluid balance (CFB) during the..

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Abstract As a source of growth factors for expediting wound healing and tissue regeneration, plasma-rich plasma (PRP) has been extensively applied in diverse fields including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support primarily used in cardiothoracic and intensive care unit (ICU) settings. The purpose of this review is to familiarise radiologists..

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Introduction National health expenditures rose to 3.8 trillion dollars in 2019, 18% of gross domestic product, and are continuing to rise at an unsustainable rate. Aggregate costs for hospitalizations associated with..

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Abstract Without effective treatment, pulmonary arterial hypertension results in high morbidity and mortality. This review discusses the pathogenesis of the disorder, the thorough clinical evaluation required to establish the diagnosis,..

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Abstract Background  management during venoarterial  (ECMO) is particularly difficult in postcardiotomy shock patients given a significant bleeding risk. We sought to determine the effect of  treatment on bleeding and thrombosis risk for..

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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..