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Improving Trendelenburg position effectiveness by varying cardiopulmonary bypass flow

Abstract Introduction Trendelenburg position (TP) is used to transport gaseous emboli away from the cerebral region during cardiac surgery. However, TP effectiveness has not been fully considered when combined with..

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A Patient-Tailored Approach to Management of Acute Limb Ischemia in Patients with COVID-19: A Case Series

Abstract BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a tremendous impact on the respiratory tract. In severe COVID-19 infections, patients may experience shock and multiple organ failure. We described 4 cases of..

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A prospective observational study of emboli exposure in open versus closed chamber cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective: Exposure to cerebral emboli is ubiquitous and may be harmful in cardiac surgery utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. This was a prospective observational study aiming to compare emboli exposure in..

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Dynamics of appearance and decay of gaseous microemboli during in vitro extracorporeal circulation

Abstract Introduction: Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) patients are at risk for complications caused by gaseous microemboli (GME). GMEs can cause hypoxia, inflammation, coagulation, and end-organ damage. The objective of this..

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Incidence and etiological mechanism of stroke in cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective We studied patients who had experienced a stroke in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, aiming to analyse their progression and determine the factors that may influence prognosis..

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