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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background: Low hematocrit level is a hematological problem that is frequently encountered during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This study aimed to..

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Abstract Objectives Oxygen delivery (DO2) is a pivotal factor in maintaining adequate tissue protection during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Despite its clinical significance, there is currently no global consensus regarding standardized..

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Abstract Purpose: To investigate the effects of ciprofol on postoperative cognitive function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Patients and Methods: A total of 138 patients who underwent cardiac..

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Abstract Objectives Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a common complication following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), associated with increased mortality. We assessed the relationship between indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i) during CPB..

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Abstract Purpose Oxygen delivery (DO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is critical in preventing postoperative complications in adult cardiac surgery. This systematic review aimed to assess the relationship between intraoperative DO2 during..

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Abstract CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS (CPB) is an essential component of cardiac surgery, and its unexpected failure during surgery can compromise circulatory and respiratory management, potentially endangering the patient's life. In the..

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Abstract Background A main concern during cardiac surgery is the protection of the heart. Myocardial ischemia tends to increase the generation of reactive oxygen species. Based on its oxidation–reduction potentials,..

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Abstract Importance  Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) is a well-known blood conservation technique, yet its adoption in the US remains low (<20%), and cardiac surgery remains the largest consumer of blood components...

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Abstract Objectives: The difference between mean arterial pressure (MAP) before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and mean perfusion pressure (MPP) during CPB is thought to be a strong predictor of acute kidney injury..

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Abstract Vasoplegia, a syndrome of noncardiogenic, non-hypovolaemic vasodilatory hypotension is a common complication of cardiac surgery utilising cardiopulmonary bypass. Vasopressor-sparing strategies have been increasingly used in the management of vasoplegia..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) often induces systemic inflammatory reaction syndrome (SIRS), affecting postoperative outcome. We aimed to explore adaptive/maladaptive inflammation using unsupervised machine learning. Methods We..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass serves as a cornerstone in cardiac surgery, enabling life-sustaining circulatory and respiratory support during complex procedures that necessitate the temporary cessation of cardiac activity. This intricate process..

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Abstract Background Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) and retrograde autologous priming (RAP) are blood conservation techniques designed to reduce transfusion requirements. Purpose This study evaluated the impact of combining ANH and..

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Abstract Lower limb malperfusion for type A acute aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a challenging complication, particularly when it occurs suddenly during the operation. We report a 76‐year‐old female with ATAAD..

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Abstract To determine the optimal perfusion volume for the celiac artery (CA) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) in a porcine model. Fifteen Yorkshire pigs (46.7 ± 5.2 kg) underwent selective CA and..

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Abstract Aortic malperfusion occurs in a significant percentage of patients with acute , and causes , the clinical entity defined by end organ , in 10–33% of patients. Malperfusion syndrome can be rapidly..

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Abstract Activation of the alternative complement pathway by artificial extracorporeal surfaces is relevant to several clinical applications such as cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), thoracic organ transplantation and hemodialysis...

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Abstract Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized the treatment of severe aortic stenosis in high-risk patients, offering a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery. However, complications such as hemodynamic..

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Abstract Background Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is the preferred treatment for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Crystalloid priming solutions cause hemodilution..

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Abstract Studies into the mechanisms of cardiopulmonary bypass-associated acute lung injury have not presented breakthroughs for many years, resulting in the stagnation of management strategies and clinical medicine measures. This..

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Abstract Postoperative organ dysfunction remains a major challenge in adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), frequently involving the kidneys, heart, and lungs. These complications are primarily driven by hemolysis,..

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Abstract Background Cardioplegic arrest can be induced by various methods, fueling a long-standing controversy about their comparative merit. We aim to compare cardioplegic methods in coronary artery disease. Methods PubMed,..

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Abstract We read with great interest the article by Kowara et al.,[] which highlights the potential of PvCO2 × Ve/Q as a key predictive marker for hyperlactatemia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This..

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Abstract Background:  Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with impaired renal oxygenation and acute kidney injury. We investigated whether a higher than our standard blood flow during CPB..

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Abstract Background During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which is frequently utilized in open-heart surgery, the maintenance of circulation in a non-physiological environment may lead to alterations in the properties of circulating..

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Abstract Introduction Standard “yes/no”' checklists fail to meet their purported goals of enhancing patient safety because they enable inattentive completion and complacency. The mere presence of a check mark is..

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Abstract Background Despite sternum sparing and without cardiopulmonary bypass, the actual value of minimally invasive coronary surgery (MICS) is still debatable. This study aimed to compare the completeness of revascularization..

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Abstract Background: Minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) has been introduced to mitigate the inflammatory response and reduce blood transfusion needs compared to conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) perioperatively. A hybrid system..

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Abstract BACKGROUND:  Current blood pressure management strategies cannot accommodate large interindividual variations in cerebral autoregulation, which may result in inadvertent cerebral ischemia. A novel optical neuromonitoring device was developed to..

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Abstract Introduction: In cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), blood circulation is temporarily maintained by an artificial blood-pumping device during cardiac surgery. Worldwide, approximately half of the CPB procedures utilize either centrifugal or..