Abstract Over the past decade, continuous-flow rotary pumps have dramatically improved survival for patients with advanced . Bleeding and thrombosis, however, continue to be the Achilles heel of (LVAD) therapy. There is..
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Abstract Objective: In order to assess the current status of temperature management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in China and, thereby, implement standardized management protocols, the authors carried out a national..
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Abstract The VentriFlo True Pulse Pump (Design Mentor, Inc., Pelham, NH, USA) is the first blood pump designed to mimic human arterial waveforms in a standard oxygenation circuit. Our aim was..
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Abstract Objectives: This study was undertaken to estimate the incidence and burden of cerebral microhemorrhage (CM) in patients with heart disease who underwent cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), as detected on susceptibility-weighted..
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Abstract Purpose Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces a significant inflammatory response that may increase the risk for delirium. We hypothesized that exposure to CPB during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery..
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Abstract During cardiac operations, weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may prove challenging as a result of superimposed acute right ventricular dysfunction in the setting of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)...
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Abstract The present study is the premier clinical attempt to scrutinize the practicability of prophylactic fibrinogen infusion in patients undergoing heart transplantation (HT). A total of 67 consecutive patients who..
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Abstract Background Haem levels are associated with thrombosis in a variety of diseases, as well as being a contributing cause of thrombotic events in animal models. Materials and Methods We..
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Abstract Introduction: Bispectral index (BIS) and monitoring of end-tidal concentration may be associated with a reduction in the incidence of awareness during volatile-based general anaesthesia. An analogue of end-tidal concentration..
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Abstract Background: Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) can be performed in infants with ventricular septal defects (VSDs) after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to reduce haemodilution and its potential adverse effects. High-flow MUF might..
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Abstract Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT) is a rare but potentially fatal antibody-mediated reaction to all forms of heparin (unfractionated heparin, low-molecular weight heparin, heparin flushes, and heparin-coated catheters), which..
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Abstract Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM) manifests as hyperviscosity syndrome. Cryoglobulinemia, which may increase blood viscosity or induce thrombosis in association with decreased body temperature, can occur in combination with WM. We..
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Abstract Objectives: To describe donors after brain death with ongoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and to analyze the outcome of organs transplanted from these donors. Design: Retrospective analysis of the national..
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Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), commonly referred to as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), is a modified form of cardiopulmonary bypass. Venous blood is drained from the patient and advanced to a..
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Abstract Objectives To determine the optimal vancomycin dosing regimen to achieve empirical goal trough concentrations in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and to examine the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass..
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Abstract Though historically the development of cardiovascular perfusion grew out of the need for cardiopulmonary bypass, the application of technologies of extracorporeal support has more recently expanded beyond the traditional..
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Abstract We present a case series of seven patients with suspected cold agglutinin antibodies, discovered after initiation of bypass. Laboratory analysis of blood samples intraoperatively determined the cause of the..
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Abstract Objective To determine the impact of different strategies on the incidence of cerebral embolic events during (CABG). Methods Between 2012 and 2015, 142 patients with low-grade (epiaortic ultrasound grade I/II) undergoing primary..
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Abstract Backgroud Unilateral and bilateral antegrade (ACP) are recognized methods of cerebral protection in . However, the adequacy of cerebral protection in aortic arch surgery with is controversial. In this study, we compared..
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Abstract The aim was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of volatile anaesthetic for postoperative sedation in adult cardiac surgery patients through a systematic review and meta-analysis. We retrieved randomized..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: Information is lacking about long-term survival and quality of life (QOL) after treating patients on extracorporeal life support. METHODS: Outcome data were assessed by phone interviews, a QOL..
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Abstract Rationale Pneumonia remains the most common major infection after cardiac surgery despite numerous preventive measures. Objectives To prospectively examine the timing, pathogens, and risk factors, including modifiable management practices,..
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Abstract Objective There are few data on the role of in patients with end-stage heart failure supported by mechanical . The aim of our study was to investigate predictors for in patients with..
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Abstract Background Data are sparse on long-term mortality after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. We examined short-term and long-term mortality of patients undergoing CABG surgery and a general population..
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Abstract Quality problem or issue The traditional variable life-adjusted display (VLAD) is a graphical display of the difference between expected and actual cumulative deaths. The VLAD assumes binary outcomes: death..
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Abstract At the time of writing this editorial, I have been in health care for exactly 45 years. These years have taken me through many challenging settings, including intensive cares,..
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Abstract Static cold storage is accompanied with a partial safe ischemic interval for donor hearts. In this current study, a machine perfusion system was built to provide a better preservation..
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This report describes the case of a 63-year-old female patient, who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with the diagnosis of septic shock. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/caso-semana-cyto_compressed.pdf" title="caso semana cyto_compressed"]
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Abstract OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of our selective antegrade brain perfusion (SABP) strategy, which is characterized by moderate hypothermic and low-pressure..
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