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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Perioperative pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a common complication of chest surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and its etiology is multifactorial. Patients undergoing this surgery often have underlying conditions,..

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Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex clinical syndrome with a spectrum of clinical manifestations and outcomes (1); characterized by the deterioration of renal function over a period of..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES The question whether minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) represents the optimal perfusion strategy in cardiac surgery remains unanswered. We sought to systematically review the entire literature and thoroughly..

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Abstract Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of operative and postoperative parameters on late-onset hyperlactatemia (LOHL) after cardiac surgery in the pediatric patient population.Methods: One hundred fifty-nine ventricular septal defect..

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Abstract Brain injury and cerebral inflammation are frequent complications following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) resulting in neurocognitive dysfunction, encephalopathy, or stroke. We compared cerebral inflammation induced by del Nido and histidine-tryptophan-α-ketoglutarate..

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Abstract The branch-first technique (BFT) for aortic arch replacement eliminates deep hypothermia and global circulatory arrest, reducing cardiopulmonary bypass and ischemic times. We present our initial experience with BFT in..

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Abstract Introduction Sternotomy has been the most common approach for the correction of congenital cardiac defects, and questions arise surrounding the safety, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of implementing minimally invasive techniques..

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Abstract Background There remains significant variability in the use of intraoperative mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation. This report details our outcomes using elective cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in lung transplantation...

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Abstract Background Congenital heart disease is the most common neonatal congenital condition. Surgery is often necessary. Patients with congenital heart disease are potentially exposed to red cell transfusion preoperatively, intraoperatively..

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Abstract There is no consensus on the ideal sweep gas flow volume for achieving targeted blood partial gas pressures during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The sweep gas flow rate is one..

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Abstract Background:  The sustained renal effects of exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass are unknown. This study aimed to test whether cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with sustained renal tissue hypoxia and..

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Abstract Objective Hemolysis is a complication in surgical procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the point-of-care device Hemcheck Helge..

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Abstract Background Although goal-directed perfusion (GDP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been discussed extensively in adult studies, no pediatric indexed oxygen delivery (Do2i) thresholds are universally accepted, and no pediatric..

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Abstract Background Continuous blood gas monitoring (CBGM) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential for maintaining optimal patient outcomes, enabling rapid responses to critical fluctuations in blood gas parameters. This non-inferiority..

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Abstract Background The objective of this study was to evaluate mean cerebral blood flow velocity, gaseous microemboli (GME) counts, regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2), and clinical outcomes using multimodality neuromonitoring..

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Abstract Over 10% of children develop thrombosis after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease. Children with a single ventricle physiology have the highest risk of thrombosis associated with increased length..

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Abstract Objectives: Previous studies have demonstrated an association between transfusion and increased organ dysfunction. We sought to determine the association between transfusion of blood components (red blood cell [RBC], plasma, platelet,..

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Abstract Objectives To investigate copeptin levels during the full perioperative course in open, adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Design Prospective cohort study. Setting A single-center study conducted in..

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Abstract Background: del Nido cardioplegia (dNC) solution is widely used in pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. In 2014, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) changed from Mee cardioplegic solution to..

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Abstract Cardioplegic arrest and cardiopulmonary bypass (CP/CPB) are known to engender microvascular dysfunction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. These effects are significantly varied by patient comorbidities including diabetes and hypertension...

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Abstract Following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery, patients may experience vasoplegic or vasogenic shock syndrome. This condition has a variable incidence, reaching up to 44% in high-risk patients, with mortality rates..

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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a critical therapeutic intervention that is commonly used in the management of paediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). This procedure..

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Abstract Background The optimal fluid management strategy for patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery was controversial regarding the fluid types. This study aimed to compare the impact of hydroxyethyl starch (HES)..

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Abstract Background Pericardiectomy is the curative treatment for constrictive pericarditis, yet postoperative low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) may occur. The application of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in post-pericardiectomy refractory..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is widely used in cardiac operations. However, it remains unclear whether a CPB circuit, which is mainly made of plastics, can release micronanoplastics (MNPs) into the..

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Abstract Background and Objective:  Effective cerebral perfusion monitoring is essential in aortic arch surgery, particularly when employing the Kazui technique under moderate hypothermia. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) provides real-time regional oxygen..

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Abstract Purpose Postoperative Delirium (POD) has an incidence of up to 65% in older patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We aimed to develop two dynamic nomograms to predict the risk of..

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Abstract Background Current adult cardiac surgery guidelines recommend against the routine use of prophylactic intravenous corticosteroids during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) due to concerns about myocardial injury, despite their potential to..

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Abstract Purpose Cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently complicated by excessive bleeding because of coagulopathy. Contact of blood with the CPB circuit is a major contributor. While several..

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Abstract Introduction: Risk prevention protocols related to patient care have been developed to reduce the incidence of adverse events in health care services. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can trigger several complications,..