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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Patient blood management (PBM) aims to improve patient outcome by managing and preserving a patient’s own blood and its components. Among the many recommended interventions, reducing intraoperative blood loss..

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Abstract Background: Postoperative thrombocytopenia is a frequent complication in cardiac surgery, associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Our study aimed to describe platelet count after cardiac surgery and identify predictors..

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Abstract Andexanet alfa (Ondexxya) currently holds UK marketing authorisation (MA) for adult patients treated with a direct factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor (apixaban or rivaroxaban) when reversal of anticoagulation is indicated..

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Abstract Objectives To compare postoperative platelet counts in patients in whom intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) was performed using either a centrifugation-based device (ICS-centrifugation) or a filtration-based device (ICS-filtration; Same) for..

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Abstract Viscoelastic testing (VET), recommended for heart surgery, lacks adoption due to data reporting times (central laboratory coagulation assay-CLCA and laboratory VET tests) and interpretation (predicate VET devices). Three point..

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Abstract Critically ill patients often require complex extracorporeal treatments, such as extracorporeal blood purification (EBP). At the bedside, there can be reluctance or uncertainty about when to initiate EBP, and..

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Abstract Background The Emergency Bypass System (EBS, Terumo Corporation) and Permanent Life Support (PLS, MAQUET Cardiopulmonary GmbH) platforms differ in pump design and surface coating, which may influence hemocompatibility. This study..

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Abstract Blood clots are pivotal for haemostasis and regeneration, but they are mechanically weak and form slowly, posing risks for life-threatening haemorrhage and limiting broader applications,,. These limitations are attributed..

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Abstract Introduction Bleeding and clotting phenotypes are common in patients supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and are associated with increased mortality. However, tools to distinguish bleeding from clotting phenotypes..

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Abstract Despite the advances in technology, new patient populations, new medications, and multiple monitoring algorithms for anticoagulation, bleeding, and thrombosis complications remain high among those receiving extracorporeal life support (ECLS)..

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Abstract Background Pediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) carries substantial transfusion requirements, exposing patients to increased risks of complications during hospital stay. This study evaluates the clinical impact of..

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Abstract Background There is no universally accepted definition of perioperative blood loss in cardiac surgery. Existing methods are based on chest tube output and are not normalised for patient weight...

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Abstract Open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair (TAAAR) is associated with mortality rates of between 8% and 25%. One of the characteristics of TAAAR is massive bleeding that requires multiple units..

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Abstract Anaemia is the term for low red blood cell numbers or a deficiency of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. This results in a reduction..

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Abstract The past year has yielded important advances in coagulation and transfusion practice across cardiothoracic and vascular care. Patient blood management remains central, with growing evidence supporting restrictive transfusion thresholds,..

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Abstract Background Intraoperative cell salvage (CS) reduces allogeneic transfusion in cardiac surgery but depletes coagulation factors, potentially causing dose-dependent coagulopathy. Although mechanistic studies suggest hemostatic impairment at higher volumes, nearly..

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Abstract Objectives Postcardiopulmonary bypass bleeding is frequent and distinctive because of its associated coagulopathy. Despite diagnostic and therapeutic progress, substantial variability persists in hemostatic transfusion practices. Because transfusion of hemostatic..

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Abstract Background Bleeding and thrombosis are major complications of micro-axial flow pump (mAFP) support in cardiogenic shock (CS), yet contemporary data on their incidence, temporal trends, and prognostic impact remain..

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Abstract Background Major bleeding is a common and serious complication of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Current perspectives on bleeding risk fail to reflect dynamic changes over time in..

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Abstract Introduction: During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), adequate prime solution allows pre-treatment of the tubing line, oxygenator and blood pump, evacuation of air from the arterial conduit, and appropriate blood dilution. However,..

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Abstract Heart failure is a significant complication of chronic intravascular hemolysis, a condition characterized by red blood cells (RBCs) breakdown, leading to the release of acellular hemoglobin (Hb) and its..

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Abstract Background Postoperative bleeding following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains a significant challenge. Although viscoelastic testing is increasingly used, the relative contributions of fibrinogen, platelet count and clot firmness to blood..

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Abstract Objective This study assessed the impact of intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy integrated within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program on early coagulation parameters, transfusion requirements, hemoglobin levels, chest tube..

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Abstract Delaying the measurement of a complete blood count (CBC) for 6 to 24 hours after red blood cell transfusion remains a common practice in hospitals worldwide, despite the absence..

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Abstract Introduction Significant blood loss (≥ 500 mL) during spinal surgery is common and linked to greater transfusion requirements and worse outcomes. Preoperative tools for risk stratification and individualized blood-management strategies..

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Abstract Hemostasis depends on the coordinated interaction between platelets, coagulation factors, endothelium, and shear forces. Current point-of-care (POC) assays evaluate isolated components of haemostasis or operate under nearly static conditions,..

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Abstract Objective So far, evidence is scarce regarding the impact of rewarming temperature on bleeding after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We seek to evaluate how rewarming temperature affects..

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Abstract We reported two cases of posterior placenta previa managed with elective cesarean delivery and adjunctive autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel. Twelve milliliters of PRP gel were used to cover..

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Abstract A six-month-old, 3.3-kg, intact male American shorthair cat with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) underwent open-heart surgery using total cardiopulmonary bypass. Repair of the VSD was performed via a..

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Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia following cardiac surgery. Although many risk factors have been studied, none has emerged as a dominant and widely applicable prophylactic measure. Aim..