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Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma (aPRP) on perioperative allogeneic blood product transfusion requirement in patients undergoing cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) surgery and patients’ prognosis...

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Abstract Objective Premature infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) face high perioperative mortality and neurological risk. We evaluated whether cardiopulmonary bypass timing independently influences mortality or neurologic injury in premature..

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Abstract Background Intraoperative cell salvage is widely used in pediatric scoliosis surgery to reduce allogeneic transfusion requirements. However, its clinical effectiveness and economic impact remain uncertain. The objective of this..

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Abstract Introduction Aortic arch repair following the Norwood operation remains challenging because of dense adhesions and the risk of phrenic or recurrent nerve injury. We present a novel approach employing..

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Abstract Background Antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) is widely used during congenital aortic arch reconstruction; however, variability persists regarding cannulation strategies. Direct innominate artery cannulation may simplify arterial access while maintaining..

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Abstract Background While minimally invasive techniques for simple septal defects have demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy to median sternotomy, clinical outcomes following minimally invasive repair of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)..

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Abstract Background The incidence and risk factors of cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) are variable. We describe the incidence of severe postoperative CS-AKI (i.e., stage 2 or 3 AKI)..

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Abstract Objective: To evaluate inflammatory biomarkers and lipidomic profiles in tracheal aspirates (TA) of infants with congenital heart disease (CHD), by pulmonary blood flow (Qp) high/low grouping at the time..

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Abstract Introduction del Nido cardioplegia had not been commercially available in the United Kingdom prior to the DESTINY trial, a multi-centre individually randomised controlled trial to evaluate whether del Nido..

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Abstract Background: Allogenic blood product transfusion has well-documented risks and adverse outcomes. To limit perioperative transfusions for neonates and infants undergoing cardiac surgery, our institution launched a blood conservation program..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) provokes a systemic inflammatory response with important consequences for infants and children undergoing repair of congenital heart disease [, , ]. Inflammation engages overlapping coagulation..

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Abstract The gut microbiome has emerged as an important regulator of cardiovascular physiology through interconnected metabolic, immune, inflammatory, and endocrine pathways. Although the gut–heart axis has been extensively investigated in..

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Abstract Background: Pediatric cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with high transfusion rates. While transfusions increase risks of adverse events, existing evidence cannot differentiate whether risks arise from..

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Abstract Objectives: To describe the rate, characteristics, and outcomes of pediatric extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in Japan and evaluate temporal trends. Design: Retrospective cohort using..

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Abstract The application of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has significantly advanced cardiovascular surgery. However, CPB-associated brain injury remains a critical complication that affects patient prognosis and quality of life. Overt stroke..

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Abstract Introduction Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic heart disease (CHD). The associated cardiac abnormalities disrupt oxygenation and depending on disease severity, infants with TOF syndrome are..

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Abstract Background: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a relatively rare complication of COVID-19, with frequent cardiovascular involvement, in terms of pericarditis, valvulitis, coronary aneurysms, and myocardial dysfunction/cardiogenic shock...

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Abstract An 11-month-old infant was admitted to the intensive care unit after cardiorespiratory arrest associated with the parainfluenza virus. Despite interventions, deterioration persisted. Echocardiography revealed severe pulmonary hypertension, tricuspid gradient..

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Abstract Purpose Methylprednisolone is used during paediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass to attenuate the systemic inflammatory response. However, developmental differences in drug disposition and cardiopulmonary bypass–related factors contribute to..

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Abstract Neonatal cardiac surgery requires cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) strategies that minimize hemodilution while maintaining adequate oxygen delivery and hemostatic balance. Despite increasing emphasis on patient blood management (PBM), contemporary CPB..

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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with systemic inflammation during pediatric cardiac surgery and features elevated systemic concentrations of complement, cytokines and chemokines. The objective of this study is to..

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Abstract Background Brain development is altered in neonates with congenital heart disease (CHD), with well-characterised reductions in regional brain volumes and enlargement of CSF spaces. However, perioperative morphological changes remain..

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Abstract Objectives The hemostatic system in neonates and infants with congenital heart disease is distinct as a result of developmental and disease-specific factors, necessitating population-specific periprocedural evaluation and antithrombotic management...

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Abstract Purpose To evaluate changes in post-operative transfusion requirements of infants undergoing congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair on ECMO following implementation of a perioperative guideline. Methods In 2021, a multidisciplinary..

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Abstract Objectives Cardiopulmonary bypass is necessary for surgical repair of complex congenital heart disease. We studied whether whole blood use in circuit prime and for initial intraoperative transfusion needs improved..

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Abstract Background: Among infants undergoing cardiac surgery, AKI may affect as many as 40% of this population and carries an unfavorable prognosis. A range of contributors has been implicated, including early..

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Abstract BACKGROUND We sought to determine if modified ultrafiltration (MUF) in the current era was associated with improved outcomes after neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). METHODS Retrospective analysis of the PC4/NEPHRON..

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Abstract Lactate clearance is a key marker of oxygen delivery after neonatal cardiac surgery. While higher hematocrit (HCT) is often targeted to optimize oxygen delivery, its relationship with postoperative lactate..

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      Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani,  Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Transplant and Thoracic Organs Recovery Surgeon.  Director of Georgia Atlanta Procure on Demand Thoracic Organs Transplant and Procurement Surgery. ..

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Abstract Introduction Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) remains a major health challenge globally, with surgical interventions being the primary treatment modality for many defects. While advancements in cardiac surgery have improved..