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Influence of the ECMO circuit on the concentration of nutritional supplements

Abstract Circulating compounds such as drugs and nutritional components might adhere to the oxygenator fibers and tubing during ECMO support. This study evaluated the amount of nutritional supplements adsorbed to..

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Extracorporeal CO2 removal and renal replacement therapy in acute severe respiratory failure in COVID-19 pneumonia: Case report

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic significates an enormous number of patients with pneumonia that get complicated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), some of them with refractory hypercapnia and hypoxemia..

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Factors associated with delirium after cardiac surgery: A prospective cohort study

Abstract Background: Delirium is a frequent complication after cardiac surgery and is associated with a higher incidence of morbidity and mortality and a prolonged hospital stay. However, knowledge of the variables..

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State of the Art Review: Surgical Treatment of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Abstract Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening event that requires immediate surgical treatment. Improvements in surgical treatment, graft technology, organ protection and imaging techniques have led to..

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Modified ultrafiltration reduces postoperative blood loss and transfusions in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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 paediatric..

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Preventive intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion chemotherapy for patients with T4 stage colon adenocarcinoma

Abstract Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has been shown to be an effective treatment for peritoneal tumors; whether preventive HIPEC after radical resection for T4 stage colon adenocarcinoma could decrease peritoneal..

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Utility of a modified vascular corrosion casting technique in the diagnosis of fetal total anomalous pulmonary venous connection

Abstract Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare congenital cardiac malformation, and prenatal detection of TAPVC malformation remains a challenging. TAPVC can be easily missed or misdiagnosed in..

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Reverse Remodeling With Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Abstract This review provides a comprehensive overview of the past 25+ years of research into the development of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to improve clinical outcomes in patients with..

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Diagnosis, management and therapeutic strategies for congenital long QT syndrome

Abstract Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is characterised by heart rate corrected QT interval prolongation and life-threatening arrhythmias, leading to syncope and sudden death. Variations in genes encoding for cardiac..

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Pulmonary Embolism

[pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CribSheet-PE-1.91_compressed.pdf" title="CribSheet PE 1.91_compressed"] Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Overview

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Wide complex tachycardia: differentiating ventricular tachycardia from supraventricular tachycardia

Abstract A wide QRS complex tachycardia (WCT) is defined as a tachycardia with QRS duration of >120 ms. Distinguishing between the different potential causes of a WCT can have important..

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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: construction of a pre-test diagnostic score derived from the analysis of a prospective multinational database, with internal validation

Abstract Background Diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) requires pre-test probability assessment and dedicated laboratory assays. Objective To develop a pre-test score for HIT. Design Observational; analysis of prospectively collected data..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation network organisation and clinical outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic in Greater Paris, France: a multicentre cohort study

Abstract Background In the Île-de-France region (henceforth termed Greater Paris), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was considered early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We report..

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Effect of Cytokine Adsorption on Survival and Circulatory Stabilization in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract Even after the introduction of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), survival after cardiac arrest remains poor. Excess release of vasoactive cytokines may be a reason for cardiovascular instability and death..

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Anticoagulation and In-Hospital Mortality From Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Hypercoagulability in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may aggravate disease severity during hospitalization but the reported survival benefits from anticoagulation (AC) vary among studies. We performed a literature research to..

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Intranasal administration of 40 and 80 units of insulin does not cause hypoglycemia during cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Purpose Intranasal insulin administration may improve cognitive function in patients with dementia and may prevent cognitive problems after surgery. Although the metabolic effects of intranasal insulin in non-surgical patients have been studied, its influence on glucose..

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Red blood cell transfusion threshold and mortality in cardiac intensive care unit patients

Abstract Background The benefit of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in anemic critically-ill patients with cardiovascular disease is uncertain, as is the optimal threshold at which RBC transfusion should be..

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Improved Drainage Cannula Design to Reduce Thrombosis in Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Thrombosis is a potentially life-threatening complication in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits, which may originate from the drainage cannula due to unfavorable blood flow dynamics. This study aims to..

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Effect of perfusate oxygenation on inflammatory response in congenital heart disease children from low versus high altitude

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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Modified ultrafiltration reduces postoperative blood loss and transfusions in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

  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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Lipoprotein(a) is robustly associated with aortic valve calcium

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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Novel cardiac protocols among adults intervened in the caribbean

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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Revista en Bomba - Vol. 5 Núm. 2 (2021)

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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Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms after veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator support

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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Fifty years of the pericardial valve: Long‐term results in the aortic position

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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Type A aortic syndromes in COVID‐19 positive patients: Case series from a UK multicentre study

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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The expansion of no‐touch harvesting sequential vein graft after off‐pump coronary artery bypass grafting

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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Residual root fate after aortic surgery in bicuspid aortic valve with right‐to‐left fusion: A comparative risk analysis

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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The outcome of patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy and consecutive implantation of a left ventricular assist device

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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