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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Purpose Cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently complicated by excessive bleeding because of coagulopathy. Contact of blood with the CPB circuit is a major contributor. While several..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Study design Prospective Clinical Study. Objective Allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT) is the current standard of blood replenishment for metastatic spine tumour surgery (MSTS) despite known complications. Salvaged blood transfusion..

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Abstract Objective Industry payments, as sources of revenue and prestige, may contribute to gender implicit bias. We examined industry payments to cardiothoracic surgeons to determine differences with respect to gender..

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Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERACS) programs have grown from their humble beginnings as a ‘Fast-track recovery’ pathway which was first described in 1994, and have now evolved into..

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Abstract Introduction: Risk prevention protocols related to patient care have been developed to reduce the incidence of adverse events in health care services. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can trigger several complications,..

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Abstract Context Ischemic heart disease (IHD) due to coronary atherosclerosis constitutes the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This review was undertaken to document the historical basis for our..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Bleeding is a well-known and severe complication of cardiac surgery. Cardiopulmonary bypass, along with heparinization and hemodilution, is thought to affect all pathways of the hemostatic process, leading to..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Electrocardiogram (ECG)—synchronized pulsatile veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is a recent development in extracorporeal therapy for patients with severe cardiogenic shock. Although preclinical studies have shown benefits of..

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Abstract Hemolysis induces tissue damage by releasing cellular contents into the plasma. It is widely accepted that hemolysis-derived toxic molecules are cleared by macrophages or metabolized in hepatocytes. In zebrafish,..

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Abstract Introduction Contemporary rates of survival after pediatric in-hospital CPR events and trends in survival over the last 20 years have not been compared based on illness category. We hypothesized that..

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Abstract Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems have been used to provide temporary support for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, they are often bedridden, in part because of..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The increased accessibility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation following the COVID‐19 pandemic and the publication of the first randomized trial of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) prompted the National Heart, Lung,..

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Abstract Controlled donation after the circulatory determination of death (cDCDD) has emerged as a strategy to increase the availability of organs for clinical use. Traditionally, organs from cDCDD donors have..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background Bleeding is a common and sometimes fatal complication of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Whether lowering the intensity of anticoagulation during venovenous ECMO is safe or effective is..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The 2021 Adult and Pediatric Anticoagulation Guidelines for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) recommend a target partial thromboplastin time (PTT) between 60 and 85 seconds when unfractionated heparin..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of unilateral versus bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion (u-ACP vs. b-ACP) on postoperative complications and mid-term follow-up results in Asian patients with acute type A..

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Abstract To investigate the relationship between platelet counts within the first 24 hours of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support and in-hospital mortality in postcardiotomy ECMO patients. Adult patients..

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Abstract Introduction Without surgical intervention, type A aortic dissection (TAAD) carries a high risk of life-threatening complications and mortality. Due to the low incidence of aortic dissection, case numbers vary..

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Abstract Human serum albumin (HSA) is a non-glycosylated, negatively charged, single-chain polypeptide composed of 585 amino acid residues with a relative molecular mass of 66.438 kD. It is synthesized by..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as rescue therapy for cardiogenic shock (CS) is highly dependent on timeliness and medical resources. Objectives Aimed to assess ECMO management and outcomes in..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation on blood transfusion and asymptomatic brain injury in comparison to conventional extracorporeal circulation..

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Abstract Importance  Children with congenital heart defects who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery are at risk for delayed or impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes. Nitric oxide (NO) added to the CPB oxygenator may..

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Abstract Monitoring perioperative tissue perfusion is crucial in clinical anesthesia to protect organs and ensure patient safety. Indicators like hemodynamic parameters, tissue metabolism, and microcirculation markers are used for assessment...

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Abstract Purpose We sought to conduct a quality improvement initiative to compare the wash quality and speed of autologous red blood cell (RBC) processing of four autotransfusion devices during cardiac..

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Abstract Background Despite advancements in imaging technologies, including CT scans and MRI, these modalities may still fail to capture intricate details of congenital heart defects accurately. Virtual 3D models have..

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Abstract Artificial organs, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenators, dialyzers, and hemoadsorber cartridges, face persistent challenges related to the flow distribution within the cartridge. This uneven flow distribution leads to clot..

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Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 50% of patients with heart failure. The pathophysiology of CKD in heart failure is proposed to be driven by macrocirculatory hemodynamic changes, including reduced..

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Abstract Background Over the last 15 years, clinicians have increasingly used extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a rescue technique, including cannulating patients in community hospitals without ECMO capabilities, leading to..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol described in ICVTS. The question addressed was ‘In patients with vasoplegic syndrome following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass,..

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Abstract Background: Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a means of supporting the lungs or the heart and lungs in patients with hemodynamic compromise that is refractory to conventional measures...