Join us for an exceptional educational and networking experience for the perfusion community and their families. July 17-19, 2026 Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach,..
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1) Les Journées de Formation Perfusion (JFP) sont créées pour les perfusionnistes français ainsi que les perfusionnistes francophones qui travaillent hors de nos frontières. L’inscription aux JFP est conditionnée à l’adhésion..
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Estimados compañer@s y amig@s, Quiero presentaros la XXIV edición de nuestro Curso de Ventilación Mecánica en Anestesia, Cuidados Intensivos y Trasplantes, VENTIMEC 2026, que se celebrará los próximos 18-21 y 28 de..
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Programma del corso Moderatori:Marta Velia Antonini Sandro Nalon Andrea Battisti 16:30-17:10Introduzione alla donazione da DCD: - categorie di donatori, aspetti etici, legali e procedurali Marta Velia Antonini - circuito: chiuso,..
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Join Dr. Alexander Kersten (University Hospital Aachen, Germany), Dr. Marco Giani (University Hospital Milano-Bicocca, Italy), Prof. Matthieu Schmidt (University Hospital Pitié-Salpêtrière, France) and Dr. Stefan Gurney (University Hospitals Bristol and..
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For the very first time in Bomet County, AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre, in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Thoracic Surgeons, will proudly host a landmark Cardiothoracic surgery & Cardiovascular..
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Abstract Background Patients with severe respiratory failure frequently suffer from concomitant haemodynamic compromise. By correcting respiratory acidosis and permitting reduced mechanical ventilation pressures, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) may..
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Abstract Peri-device leak and device-related thrombus remain key challenges of current left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) owing to the incompatibility between the solid occluder and the left atrial appendage (LAA). Here..
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Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality despite decades of progress in ventilatory support. Mechanical ventilation, while essential for oxygenation, may exacerbate lung..
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Abstract Introduction: The absence of a congenital heart surgery national registry limits understanding of access, surgical volume, and mortality. This study analyzes the Brazilian administrative data to assess procedural distribution, outcomes,..
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Abstract Background Socioeconomic inequalities have been associated with adverse outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Whether these disparities extend to the most severe ARDS patients treated with ECMO, regardless of..
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Abstract Objectives Data on the role of obesity in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery are sparse, and the longitudinal observations after minimally invasive mitral valve repair (MI-MVr) in obese..
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Abstract Introduction Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is the recommended first-line strategy for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuits. Acute kidney injury is common in patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..
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Abstract Background Intravenous amino acids (AA) reduce acute kidney injury (AKI) in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Because the optimal duration of AA infusion is unknown, we investigated the effect..
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Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are highly prevalent among healthcare workers, particularly nurses, with reported prevalence rates ranging from 57% to 93%. Perfusionists are highly specialized healthcare professionals responsible for operating..
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Abstract Objective This study assessed the impact of intraoperative goal-directed fluid therapy integrated within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program on early coagulation parameters, transfusion requirements, hemoglobin levels, chest tube..
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Abstract Delaying the measurement of a complete blood count (CBC) for 6 to 24 hours after red blood cell transfusion remains a common practice in hospitals worldwide, despite the absence..
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Abstract Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a rare inherited haemolytic anaemia. This case report outlines a neonatal patient with presumed HS requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and the whole blood exchange transfusion..
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Abstract Endothelin-1 is a potent regulator of vasomotor tone and promotes endothelium-dependent vasoconstriction of vascular smooth muscle. Dysregulated vasomotor tone is a hallmark of microvascular pathology following cardiac surgery involving..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to present our institutional experience with periprocedural management of emergency cesarean section (CS) operations and maternal and fetal cardiac complications in pregnant..
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Abstract Background and objective Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), though indispensable in cardiac surgery, carries significant risks of systemic embolization and organ injury. While cerebral and cardiac complications have been thoroughly investigated,..
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Abstract Introduction Post-CPB bleeding remains a critical challenge in neonatal cardiac surgery, and early detection of coagulopathy to guide transfusion decisions may offer significant benefits. We hypothesized that routine use..
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Abstract Introduction Monitoring indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i) is recommended during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and a predictor of acute kidney injury (AKI). The use of lean body mass-adjusted blood flow rates..
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Abstract Excessive right heart load imposes an acute or chronic injury on the right ventricle (RV), predisposing critically ill neonates and cardiac surgical patients to RV failure, low cardiac output..
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Abstract Background: Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication in surgical patients, often leading to prolonged hospitalisation and increased morbidity. Intranasal insulin has shown promising results in preventing postoperative..
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Abstract Introduction Temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) has become essential in managing severe cardiac dysfunction, particularly refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). Despite widespread adoption, the optimal use of tMCS is often..
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Abstract Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a marker used to assess neurological impairment. Notwithstanding, the release of NSE into the circulation can also originate from erythrocytes and thrombocytes, signifying that even..
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Abstract Background The predominant method for preventing cerebral infarction secondary to air embolism in cardiac surgery is the use of root vents to remove air. However, in the case of..
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Abstract Objectives: To test the feasibility and safety of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) delivering nitric oxide into the sweep gas of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits (sNO) in critically..
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Abstract Background Postoperative complications in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) significantly affect their prognosis. This study investigates the association between cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) weaning time and postoperative adverse..
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