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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a complex procedure affecting both the risk of thrombosis and bleeding. High-quality data to personalize anticoagulation management in ECMO are lacking, resulting in..

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Abstract OBJECTIVE. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly widely used in pediatric respiratory failure. Despite playing a key part in patient management during ECMO, the role of radiology is not widely..

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Abstract Rationale and Objectives To evaluate the quality and value of contrast-enhanced (CE) chest- and abdominal computed tomography (CT) and CT angiography in neonates, children, and adults undergoing extracorporeal membrane..

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Abstract The concept of left ventricular unloading has its foundation in heart physiology. In fact, the left ventricular mechanics and energetics represent the cornerstone of this approach. The novel sophisticated..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To determine the actual cost and drivers of the cost of an extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (E-CPR) care cycle. PERSPECTIVE:  A time-driven activity-based costing study conducted from a healthcare..

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Abstract The clinical tolerance of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) membrane changes in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients under veno-venous ECMO (VV-ECMO) has not been reported. The aim of this..

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Abstract Blood-contact medical devices are indispensable for clinical interventions, yet their susceptibility to thrombosis and bacterial infections poses substantial risks to treatment efficacy and patient well-being. This study introduces a..

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Abstract The threshold for packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusion has been an important focus in the management of critically ill patients since the publication of randomized control trials (RCTs)..

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Abstract Despite technological advances in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) technology, which have made survival competitive with heart transplantation at 2 years, right ventricular failure (RVF), with an incidence of..

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Abstract Introduction Simulation-based learning has become an essential element in entry-level perfusion education. While the use of simulation has been demonstrated to improve patient outcomes, few institutions possess the budgetary..

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Abstract Objective:  To describe characteristics associated with survival for pediatric patients with an oncologic diagnosis or hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Design:  Multicenter, retrospective study...

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Abstract Optimal oxygen management during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is unknown. We previously demonstrated an increase in cortical mitochondrial reactive oxygen species and decreased mitochondrial function after CPB using hyperoxic..

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Abstract Objectives Heart donation after circulatory death was recently reintroduced in the United States with hopes of increasing donor heart availability. We examined its national use and outcomes. Methods The..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury is a common complication following cardiac surgery (CSA-AKI). Serum creatinine levels require a minimum of 24–48 h to indicate renal injury. Nevertheless, early diagnosis remains critical..

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Abstract Aims Patients with symptomatic aortic valve stenosis are efficiently treated by aortic valve replacement (AVR), using a biological or mechanical valve. For some patients with mechanical valves, the metallic..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury represents a significant threat in cardiac surgery regarding complications and costs. Novel preventive approaches are needed, as the therapeutic modalities are still limited. As experimental studies..

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Abstract Purpose Oxygen delivery (DO2) and its monitoring are highlighted to aid postoperative goal directed therapy (GDT) to improve perioperative outcomes such as acute kidney injury (AKI) after high-risk cardiac..

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Abstract Critically ill patients sometimes require tandem application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) which is easier and cheaper. We aimed to transform the kidney..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Postoperative organ dysfunction is common after cardiac surgery, particularly when cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is used. The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score is validated to predict morbidity and..

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Abstract Despite improvements in survival after illnesses requiring extracorporeal life support, cerebral injury continues to hinder successful outcomes. Cerebral autoregulation (CA) is an innate protective mechanism that maintains constant cerebral..

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Abstract Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) constitutes approximately 50% of heart failure (HF) cases, and encompasses different phenotypes. Among these, most patients with HFpEF exhibit structural heart changes,..

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Abstract Unfractionated heparin (UFH) was uncovered in 1916, has been used as an anticoagulant since 1935, and has been listed in the World Health Organization's Model List of Essential Medicines...

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit priming procedures are crucial for removing air bubbles and the albumin in priming solution is thought to create a protective layer against blood exposure..

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Abstract Right ventricular (RV) assessment has been a long time endeavour but difficult for many reasons, anatomic physiologic and imaging. Recently, new approaches have allowed better understanding of the how-to..

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Abstract Purpose: The outcomes of immunocompromised patients with cardiogenic shock treated with venoarterial extra‑corporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‑ECMO) are seldom documented, making ECMO candidacy decisions challeng‑ing. This study aims (1) to..

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Abstract In a recent issue of Intensive Care Medicine, we read with great interest the article by Moyon et al. [1] who retro-spectively studied the outcomes of immunocompromised patients with..

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Abstract Introduction: Adequate cerebral protection for aortic reoperation is challenging and optimal technique is still controversial.   Case Report: We report a hybrid cannulation approach to achieve safe cerebral protection..

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Abstract Introduction: Cardiac disease is associated with a risk of death, both by the cardiac condition and by comorbidities. The waiting time for surgery begins with the onset of symptoms..

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Abstract Objective To verify the impact of preoperative levosimendan on patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction (ejection fraction <35%) undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting. Design A meta-analysis. Setting Hospitals...

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Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic chemotherapy (IPHC) in treating malignant pleural effusion (MPE). Methods PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure..