Abstract Diagnosis of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is not always easy, especially when a confirmatory functional test is not available. In most cases the diagnosis relies on the combination of..
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Abstract Objective: Intra-operative cell salvage (CS) was reported to be ineffective, safe and not cost-effective in low-bleeding-risk cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), but studies in high-bleeding-risk cardiac surgery are limited...
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Abstract The prediction of bleeding risk in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) patients plays a vital role in their postoperative management. Therefore, an artificial neural network (ANN) to analyze intra-operative laboratory data..
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Abstract Background The Organ Care System is the only clinical platform for ex-vivo perfusion of human donor hearts. The system preserves the donor heart in a warm beating state during..
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Abstract Heart failure has become a global epidemic. For advanced heart failure, a broad assortment of device options have been introduced for both acute and prolonged intervals of assistance. Durable implantable (VADs)..
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Abstract Antiphospholipid syndrome is an antiphospholipid antibody-mediated prothrombotic state leading to arterial and venous thrombosis. This condition alters routine in-vitro coagulation tests, making results unreliable. Antiphospholipid syndrome patients requiring cardiac..
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Abstract Background Intra‐aortic balloon pump counterpulsation (IABP) is currently the most commonly used mechanical assist device for patients with cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction. Although there has been..
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Abstract Objective Weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) usually is performed without clear guidelines; yet, patients still die after removal of extracorporeal circulation because of inadequate heart or..
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Abstract Background Microcirculatory disturbances following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are thought to be at the origin of organ dysfunction, although few studies have correlated microvascular alterations with outcome...
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Abstract Background Obesity is suggested to reduce postoperative bleeding in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) but perioperative hemostasis variations have not been studied. Therefore, we investigated the..
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the success and complication rates of a single center’s multidisciplinary approach to transvenous lead extraction. Setting One university hospital. Participants One hundred ninety-five patients scheduled for..
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Abstract Background Prior studies have implicated transfusion as a risk factor for mortality in coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). To further our understanding of the true association between transfusion..
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Abstract Background. Invasive Mycobacterium chimaera infections were diagnosed in 2012 in 2 heart surgery patients on extracorporeal circulation. We launched an outbreak investigation to identify the source and extent of the potential outbreak..
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Abstract Background Severe post‐operative bleeding in cardiac surgery is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We hypothesized that variation in genetic susceptibility contributes to post‐operative bleeding in addition to clinical..
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Abstract The maintenance of an adequate oxygen supply to tissues after congenital heart surgery is essential for good outcomes. The objective of this study was to assess the usefulness of..
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Abstract Background: We designed a non-invasive, observational, real-time study, using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess the in vivo effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on patients’ skeletal muscle as well as..
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Abstract Purpose of review To provide an update of research findings regarding the protection strategies utilized for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), including perioperative ventilatory strategies, different anesthetic regimens, and..
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Cardiogenic Shock The unresolved clinical challenge. Cardiogenic shock (CS) can present in many different stages. It ranges from those at high risk of developing shock to those critically ill with..
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Smaller catheters are better for the patient, potentially reducing vascular complications. Sensation 7 Fr. is the smallest IAB catheter available today. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ca_sensation_brochure_9878_rev_a_eng-en-global_compressed.pdf"]
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System performs Flat Arterial Pressure (A.P.) Surveillance checks and monitors for sustained loss of pulsatility on A.P. trace when pulsatility is expected [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cardiosave_operation_guide-en-non_us_compressed.pdf"]
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IAB therapy using a larger volume Sensation Plus® or Mega® balloon appears effective as a first line percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) strategy in a large fraction of critically ill..
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Complete, accurate and consistent digital data management reduces the burden of peri and post-procedural case documentation. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/metavision_perfusion_brochure-en-global_compressed.pdf"]
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The advanced perfusion features of the HL 40 support appropriate treatment. A familiar, perfusionist-developed interface minimizes the learning curve to reduce use errors. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hl_40_brochure_mcp_br_10113_en-en-non_us_japan_compressed.pdf"]
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Maquet’s heater-cooler unit HCU 40 is another current example of this innovation. Combining proven temperaturecontrol technology with outstanding performance and unique usability, the HCU 40 provides benefits for both the..
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Heater-cooler devices control the patient’s blood temperature during extracorporeal perfusion. They are non-sterile devices used in the operating room outside the sterile fi eld. They have never been considered sterile..
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Abstract Summary To date, data regarding the efficacy and safety of administering fibrinogen concentrate in cardiac surgery are limited. Studies are limited by their low sample size and large heterogeneity..
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Abstract We report the case of a 47 year old male who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome after bariatric surgery, requiring a venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. An inadequate extracorporeal membrane..
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Abstract Background The effect of nitric oxide (NO) on renal function is controversial in critical illness. We performed a systematic meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis to determine the effect of..
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Abstract Thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction induced by extracorporeal blood circulation are thought to contribute to postsurgical bleeding complications in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). In this study,..
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