Abstract Patients on left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are prone to excessive hemostasis disturbances due to permanent contact of artificial pump surfaces with blood components. We aimed to investigate if..
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Abstract Objective: To characterize surface-bound proteins and to measure the thickness of fibrin fibers bound to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits used in children. Design: Single-center observational prospective study, April..
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Abstract A 28 year old lady experienced acute asthma exacerbation precipitated by the inhalation of a recreational drug (“Kobret”). She presented with ultra-severe hypercapnia and associated acidosis due to refractory..
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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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