Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a lifesaving technology in cardiac surgery, but it introduces blood-material interactions that trigger inflammatory and coagulative responses. To address these issues, advancements in biocompatible CPB..
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Abstract Antithrombogenic coatings of artificial surfaces within extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits improved its bio- and hemocompatibility. However, there is still a risk of thrombus formation in particular within the..
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Microvascular Alterations During Cardiac Surgery Using a Heparin or Phosphorylcholine-Coated Circuit
Abstract Objective Heparin biocompatible coating frequently is used to reduce inflammation and blood coagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery. Whether heparin coating is protective or damaging to the..
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