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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) is a blood conservation technique utilized in major surgery, yet its application in oncologic procedures remains debated. Concerns persist about the theoretical risk of metastasis..

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Abstract Thrombosis in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit components remains a challenge. Besides blood state and surface properties, flow plays a critical role in hemostasis. In this work, we aimed..

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Abstract There are limited data on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) patients. We analyzed the use of ECMO in high-risk PE patients (defined..

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Abstract Abstract Objectives:  To investigate whether severe hyperoxia predisposes to end-organ complications and whether these complications contribute to in-hospital mortality among cardiogenic shock (CS) patients supported in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a state of critical end-organ hypoperfusion caused by primary cardiac failure, in which the heart cannot generate sufficient output despite adequate preload and is associated..

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Abstract Rigorous research in cardiovascular physiology and medicine has led to critical advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and treating cardiovascular disease; however, striking disparities persist in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and..

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Abstract Background Children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery are vulnerable to bleeding and often require transfusions. Pathogen-reduced (PR) platelets may reduce microbial contamination but are associated with decreased platelet count..

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Abstract Background Effective securement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannulae, both at the insertion site and along the length of circuit tubing, may reduce the risk of cannula migration, dislodgement,..

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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V‑A ECMO) is a critical care therapy for patients with severe cardiorespiratory failure, and it is associated with high in‑hospital mortality rates. Causes are the..

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Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) provides temporary mechanical circulatory support for patients in refractory cardiogenic shock. Initiation of VA ECMO often results in increased left ventricular (LV) afterload as..

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Abstract Background: To investigate the factors that influence blood transfusions after neonatal cardiac surgery and their association with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) to provide a basis for optimizing blood transfusion..

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Abstract Studies into the mechanisms of cardiopulmonary bypass-associated acute lung injury have not presented breakthroughs for many years, resulting in the stagnation of management strategies and clinical medicine measures. This..

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Abstract Postoperative organ dysfunction remains a major challenge in adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), frequently involving the kidneys, heart, and lungs. These complications are primarily driven by hemolysis,..

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Abstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) use for cardiogenic shock (CS) is increasing worldwide despite conflicting results from randomized trials, which focused on myocardial-infarction related CS (MI-CS). Methods We..

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Abstract The emergence of large language models (LLMs) opens new horizons to leverage, often unused, information in clinical text. Our study aims to capitalise on this new potential. Specifically, we..

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Abstract Background Cardioplegic arrest can be induced by various methods, fueling a long-standing controversy about their comparative merit. We aim to compare cardioplegic methods in coronary artery disease. Methods PubMed,..

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Abstract Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is a strategy of postmortem reperfusion with warm oxygenated blood of a portion of the body applied in donors undergoing circulatory determination of death (DCDDs)...

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Abstract Perioperative impairment of glycaemic control significantly increases the risk of major postoperative complications. The use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has demonstrated benefits in glycaemic control, but its use..

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Abstract The common carotid artery (CCA) is an easily accessible means of providing cerebral and systemic perfusion during complex aortic surgery. Our technique for using CCA perfusion through a graft..

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Abstract Background The optimal low‐flow duration (LFD) for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) remains unclear. We evaluated the impact of LFD on neurological outcomes based on..

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Abstract Objectives Our aim was to assess the association between mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) and cardiac index (CI) among cardiac surgical patients during the initial 4 hours in the..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and severe complication following cardiac surgery, particularly in patients with impaired kidney function. The existing Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)..

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Abstract Objectives To identify independent predictors of 30-day mortality, adverse discharge, and length of hospital stay following a perioperative stroke among cardiac surgical patients, and to measure trends in outcomes..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery remains a high-risk procedure for bleeding despite advances in patient blood management. Conventional centrifugation-based autotransfusion devices primarily recover red blood cells, losing platelets and coagulation factors. The..

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Abstract Mesenteric ischemia (Me-Is) is a severe complication with high mortality after cardiac surgery. We examined whether intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) might serve as a biomarker for early..

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Abstract Objective:   To identify risk factors for bleeding and thrombotic complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in adults and to develop a predictive model based on these factors...

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Abstract We read with great interest the article by Kowara et al.,[] which highlights the potential of PvCO2 × Ve/Q as a key predictive marker for hyperlactatemia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This..

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Abstract Background Despite advancements in surgical techniques and intensive care management, the incidence of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) following cardiac surgery remains a significant concern. Objectives Investigate the relationship between..

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Abstract Cerebral embolic protection (CEP) devices may be a tool to mitigate the perioperative stroke risk in cardiac surgery. However, studies are limited. The aim of this study was to..

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Abstract Many of the pivotal early achievements in cardiac surgery were possible because of research using canine models. Specific advances attributed to canine experiments include the use of hypothermia, cardiopulmonary..