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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objective To examine the altitude differences in the optimal perfusate oxygenation (PpO2) in patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Methods We included children (aged 1 month to 18 years) with  surgically repaired between..

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  Abstract     OBJECTIVES Cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery has been associated with several deleterious effects including haemodilution and systemic inflammation. Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) has been well established in..

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Abstract Objectives To investigate the prevalence and quantity of aortic valve calcium (AVC) in two large cohorts, stratified according to age and lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), and to assess the association between Lp(a)..

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Abstract Background Myocardial protection is crucial for successful revascularization; multiple doses mixtures have been the cornerstone in adults. Del Nido cardioplegia (DLN CP) is used in pediatric population and in..

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La Asociación Latinoamericana de Perfusión es una entidad diferente y totalmente independiente, que responde las necesidades de los perfusionistas de nuestra región. Es un lugar deseable para el encuentro, la..

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Abstract Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common long-term outcome after intensive care of critical illness. Objectives Assess the prevalence and factors associated to PTSD after veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract It is now 50 years since the development of the first pericardial valve in 1971. In this time significant progress has been made in refining valve design aimed at..

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Abstract Objective The coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) increases the respiratory complications and carries a higher mortality in the immediate postoperative period. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes..

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Abstract Background and Aim of the Study Many studies support that the no‐touch (NT) procedure can improve the patency rate of vein grafts. However, it is not clear that the..

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Abstract Background and Aim Although bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) anatomy might influence aortic aneurysm development, BAV‐related root involvement still lacks standardized surgical management. We aimed to evaluate late clinical outcomes..

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Abstract Objectives Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a form of systolic heart failure occurring toward the end of pregnancy or in the period after delivery. Lack of myocardial recovery or therapy‐refractory..

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Abstract Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a neglected disease of poverty. While nearly eradicated in high‐income countries due to timely detection and treatment of acute rheumatic fever, RHD remains highly..

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Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic poses broad challenges to healthcare systems and providers. The manifestations of this disease are still being described in a variety of different..

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Abstract If we think about plug‐in hybrids, the treatment of paravalvular leaks in cardiac surgery may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, there appears to be..

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Abstract Background To investigate the impact of severe patient‐prosthesis mismatch (PPM) related to the Edwards Lifesciences Perimount (EP) bioprosthesis in the aortic position on early in‐hospital outcomes and long‐term survival...

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Abstract Objectives To explore the safety and efficacy of total thoracoscopic repair of ventricular septal defects (VSD). We compared clinical outcomes of VSD via a total thoracoscopic approach with those..

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Abstract Background We sought to clarify the benefit of cytokine adsorption in patients with COVID-19 supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods We did a single-centre, open-label, randomised, controlled..

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Abstract Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women in the United States. Although peripartum cardiomyopathy is the most common diagnosis for pregnant women..

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Abstract In this document, we propose a universal definition of heart failure (HF) as a clinical syndrome with symptoms and/or signs caused by a structural and/or functional cardiac abnormality and..

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Abstract In the early years of 2000, a growing enthusiasm toward robotic and minimally invasive techniques became more prevalent in the field of cardiac surgery. Robotically assisted surgical systems were..

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Abstract Objective Isolated tricuspid surgery through median sternotomy can be associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Reports of minimally invasive isolated tricuspid valve operations are rare, but the outcomes..

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Abstract Efforts to reduce the trauma and discomfort associated with thoracic and cardiac procedures in children have a long and complex history. While much of the early focus has been..

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Abstract Extracorporeal life support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are widely used for acute severe refractory cardiac and respiratory failure. An increasing number of patients are treated with ECMO worldwide. This can be attributed to..

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Abstract The transfusion of platelets for both prophylaxis and treatment of bleeding is relevant to all areas of medicine and surgery. Historically, guidance regarding platelet transfusion has been limited by..

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Abstract WHAT IS the purpose of trial registration and why is it so important to the integrity of research? Clinical trial registration serves the following purposes. First, by preregistering the..

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Abstract Extracorporeal circuits including renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and ventricular assist devices are increasingly used in critically ill patients. The need for anticoagulation to provide circuit patency and..

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Abstract Development of minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) served the purpose of performing surgery while avoiding the surgical stress triggered by a full median sternotomy. Minimizing surgical trauma is associated..

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Abstract Background The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic presents challenges for surgeons of all disciplines, including cardiologists. The volume of cardiac surgery cases has to comply with the mandatory..

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Abstract Background Postoperative respiratory failure, defined as ventilator dependency for more than 48 hours or unplanned reintubation within 30 days, is a costly complication of cardiac surgery that increases mortality..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents an established technique to provide temporary cardiac and/or pulmonary support. ECMO, in veno-venous, veno-arterial or in extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal modality, is associated with..