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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support patients with cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, and acute respiratory distress syndrome is rising worldwide.1 While ECMO may save the lives of..

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Abstract Aim Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can be considered in selected patients with refractory cardiac arrest. Given the risk of patient futility and high resource utilisation, identifying ECPR candidates, who..

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Abstract Background Intraoperative pulmonary embolism (PE) with cardiac arrest (CA) represents a critical and potentially fatal condition. Available treatments include systemic thrombolysis, catheter-based thrombus fragmentation or aspiration, and surgical embolectomy...

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Abstract Background The present article describes three cases of patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) with previous cardiac surgery that made them initially inoperable. Perioperative support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Abstract Objectives To compare the incidences of postoperative thrombotic complications, transfusion of blood products, and chest tube output in congenital cardiac surgical patients who received either recombinant activated factor VII..

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Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) may reduce mortality and improve neurological outcomes in patients with cardiac arrest. We updated our existing meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis to further evaluate..

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Abstract Five times of cardiac reoperations for PVE are a complex operation with significant risk. Due to the difficulty of aortic cross-clamping, mitral valve replacement (MVR) is performed under beating..

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Abstract Background Selective aortic arch perfusion (SAAP) is a novel endovascular technique that combines thoracic aortic occlusion with extracorporeal perfusion of the brain and heart. SAAP may have a role..

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Abstract Objectives The literature supports the assertion that patients undergoing cardiac surgery who receive perioperative packed red blood cell (pRBC) transfusions have increased associated mortality. The aim of the current..

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Abstract Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a frequent medical emergency with low survival rates even after a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Growing evidence supports formation of dedicated teams..

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Abstract National trends show rapid increases in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSD) over the last 20 years. While current literature has not proven a mortality benefit in..

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Abstract Left ventricular (LV) unloading has been shown to improve survival for patients requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) support for cardiogenic shock. A mortality benefit has been shown..

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Abstract Introduction Intraoperative myocardial protection during aortic valve replacement (AVR) for aortic stenosis (AS) is of paramount importance for outcomes. The dose of cardioplegia is usually calculated with reference to body mass. Aim..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has emerged in the context of the emergency department as a life-saving therapy for patients with refractory cardiac arrest. This review examines the utility of..

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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides full hemodynamic support for patients with cardiogenic shock, but optimal timing of ECMO initiation remains uncertain. We sought to determine whether earlier..

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Abstract Purpose: The 2021 guidelines endorsed by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) recommend using highly malignant electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns (HMEP; suppression..

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Abstract Objective: The number of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients who may benefit from prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is yet to be elucidated. Patient eligibility is determined both by case..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The present article describes three cases of patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) with previous cardiac surgery that made them initially inoperable. Perioperative support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives:  Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is the implementation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during refractory cardiac arrest. The role of left-ventricular (LV) unloading with Impella in addition to..

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Abstract Introduction Critically ill patients supported with venoarterial  (VA ECMO) are at risk of developing severe arterial , which has been associated with increased mortality. Lower saturation targets in this population may..

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Abstract This case report describes a prehospital extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in a female patient who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while shopping in a supermarket. The success of this..

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Abstract Background Patients with valvular heart disease require  and cardiac arrest. Here, we test the hypothesis that exosomal hemoglobin formed during  mediates acute cardiac injury in humans and in an animal model..

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Abstract Introduction In children with myocarditis or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiogenic shock, it is often necessary to decompress the left heart to minimize distension..

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Abstract Background Veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a rescue treatment in refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) or refractory cardiac arrest (CA). Exposure to hyperoxemia is common during VA-ECMO, and its..

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Abstract Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common clinical problem. When patients develop severe shock and/or respiratory failure, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be considered. This case series describes the..

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Abstract Introduction Growing evidence supports  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients, especially in experienced centres. We present characteristics, , and outcomes of patients treated with ECPR in a..

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Abstract Diseases affecting the aortic arch often require surgical intervention. Hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) enables a safe approach during open aortic arch surgeries. Additionally, HCA provides neuroprotection by reducing cerebral..

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Abstract Introduction Survival from refractory out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) without timely return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) utilising conventional advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) therapies is dismal. CHEER3 was..

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Abstract The pathophysiology of post-cardiac arrest syndrome features ischaemic/reperfusion injury and the release of high levels of inflammatory cytokines [1]. These inflammatory markers include interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), tumour..

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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) initiation for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest is an attractive strategy since it provides a quick restoration of organ perfusion. One major..