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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare but potentially fatal disorder characterized by a hypermetabolic state produced by exposure to triggering agents such as volatile anesthetics and succinylcholine., MH crises have..

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Abstract Background Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with microcirculatory changes. Little is known about the effect of CPB on the structural and vascular parameters of the retina...

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Abstract INTRODUCTION Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is the most commonly used anticoagulant during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) (1). However, UFH also has several limitations: (i) it requires individualized dosing and close..

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Abstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is a life-sustaining technology that supports patients with severe acute respiratory failure. Indications and contraindications to VV ECMO are evolving and professional..

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Abstract Background Patients undergoing cardiac surgery frequently suffer impaired myocardial redox protection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), with elderly patients facing higher complication risks. We investigated the redox-protective effects of blood..

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Abstract Background: Intraoperative iatrogenic aortic dissection (IAD) is an uncommon but serious complication of cardiac surgery, and available evidence remains limited, with most reports based on small series. This study..

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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after pediatric cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This study evaluated renal regional oxygen saturation (R-rSO₂), measured via near-infrared spectroscopy..

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Abstract More than 1 million patients worldwide undergo cardiac surgery each year, amounting to approximately 123 per 100,000 population. Cardiopulmonary bypass has been central to this success, facilitating the possibility of..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Haptoglobin may reduce hemolysis-induced kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Haptoglobin may be given empirically when hemolytic urine is observed, or pre-emptively when..

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Abstract Objectives Del Nido cardioplegia has gained increasing popularity, evolving from its original use in paediatric and congenital heart surgery to widespread adoption in adult cardiac procedures. This review aims..

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Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanical influence on the aortic tissue when exposed to the liquid jet blasting effect produced by the aortic cannula during..

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Abstract Background Advances in medicine lead to an increase in the number of patients with concurrent heart disease and cancer. We investigated the effect of cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass..

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Abstract Introduction Continuous retrograde cardioplegia worsens surgeon’s vision while performing distal anastomosis in coronary artery bypass grafting operations. We investigated whether intermittent retrograde cardioplegia, which provides a bloodless surgical field..

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Abstract Objectives This quality improvement project aimed to enhance operating room efficiency in a newly established paediatric cardiac operating room by focusing on key performance indicators (KPI), including (1) first..

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Abstract Design Apixaban is a direct oral anticoagulant that inhibits factor Xa. Our objective was to examine the effect of apixaban on perioperative transfusion requirements in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac..

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Abstract Hemodynamic monitoring is a cornerstone of perioperative care in cardiac surgery, where patients are at high risk of cardiovascular instability and organ hypoperfusion. In recent years, goal-directed therapy (GDT)..

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Abstract Objectives This study hypothesizes that induced hypothermia (IH) can safely extend aortic cross-clamp (ACC) time, significantly reducing metabolic burden and end-organ injury, thereby enabling more comprehensive aortic arch reconstructions..

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Abstract Objective Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a serious concern in cardiac surgery, as heparin use in the at-risk patient can lead to devastating thrombosis. Management strategies for patients with confirmed..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be a life-saving intervention for patients with respiratory or cardiac failure or cardiac arrest. Storing wet-preprimed ECMO circuits can reduce the time to initiate..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is one of the most groundbreaking medical innovations in history, enabling safe and effective heart surgery by temporarily replacing the function of the heart and lungs...

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Abstract Objectives Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or life support (ECLS) circuits are built from polymers and might release polymeric micro- and nanoparticles (MNP) into the circulation...

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Abstract Background Optimal hemodynamic targets for preventing acute kidney injury (AKI) have remained elusive. We hypothesized that lower tissue perfusion pressure (TPP), a novel perfusion index representing the difference between..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides temporary support for patients with severe acute cardiac or respiratory failure. Although thrombotic complications are common during ECMO, the real-time detection and management of..

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Abstract The transfusion of ABO compatible but not ABO identical red blood cells and plasma and the transfusion of platelets and cryoprecipitate without concern for ABO in any manner, are..

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Abstract Background Effective communication is critical for patient safety and surgical outcomes inside the operating room (OR). Labeled surgical caps have been proposed as a strategy to improve intraoperative communication..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high-risk, low-frequency intervention requiring specialized training and effective teamwork, for which simulation-based training is a valuable tool. Across medical disciplines escape room-style..

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Abstract Background Protamine has a more difficult side-effect profile. Circulatory collapse has been reported as a result of acute pulmonary artery spasm caused by complement cascade activation by large heparin–protamine..

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Abstract Background During cardiac surgery the use of a minimal extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) system may reduce the adverse effects for the patient. This is probably caused by reduced inflammation and..

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Abstract Background/Objectives: In the present study, we hypothesized that cardiac surgery in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) leads to profound endothelial glycocalyx degradation, measured as the increase in..

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Abstract Background Lung transplantation represents the most definitive treatment option for patients with advanced-stage lung diseases. In recent years, improvements in anesthetic techniques, medical technologies, and coordinated perioperative care have..