Abstract Background: The use of VA extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiac recovery is widely adopted, with extensive publications on assessing readiness to wean from VA ECMO. Techniques to reduce..
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Abstract Background Active mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is associated with high complication rates. Reducing device-related complications may improve outcomes in patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS). This study aims to..
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Abstract Rotary Blood Pump (RBP) is a commonly used ventricular assist device. However, the constant speed operation of the blood pump leads to a reduction of blood flow pulsatility, which..
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Introduction The heart is nature’s pulsatile pump, delivering rhythmic surges of blood critical not only for oxygen transport but also for maintaining vascular health. Cardiopulmonary bypass, a lifesaving intervention, often..
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Abstract Assessment of cerebral autoregulation is challenging under different hemodynamic conditions during cardiac surgery and must be rapidly calculated in order to optimize mean arterial pressure (MAP). Whether systemic flow..
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Introduction Extracorporeal circulation (ECC), used in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), serves as a temporary replacement for the heart and lungs. It maintains tissue perfusion and gas..
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Abstract A 70-year-old patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy underwent implantation of a HeartMate III left ventricular assist device (LVAD) at INTERMACS IV. Postoperatively, right ventricular (RV) failure was managed with..
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Abstract The aphorism “Primum non nocere” underscores the responsibility of healthcare professionals to prioritize patient safety. Perfusionists, experts in extracorporeal circulation, play a pivotal role in maintaining cardiac function during..
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Abstract Background This study examines the role of extracorporeal life support flow in the development of acute kidney injury in cardiogenic shock. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of 465..
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Abstract Background The most common complication of thoracic aortic disease with shaggy aorta is cerebral infarction. We have performed “low-flow perfusion” as a method of extracorporeal circulation to prevent cerebral..
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Abstract Objective: To define a reference chart comparing pressure drop vs. flow generated by a set of arterial cannulae currently utilized in cardiopulmonary bypass conditions in pediatric surgery. Methods: Cannulae from two..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a life-saving support therapy in the case of cardiopulmonary refractory failure. Its use is associated to complications due to the presence of artificial surfaces and..
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Abstract OBJECTIVE: Measuring fluid responsiveness is important in the management of critically ill patients, with a 10–15% change in cardiac output typically being used to indicate “fluid responsiveness.” Ideally, these changes would..
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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a common procedure carried out to provide a fluid free and motionless work field at the time of cardiac surgical procedures. To achieve CPB, cannulation..
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Abstract Aims Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is currently one of the most used devices in refractory cardiogenic shock. However, there is a lack of evidence on how to set..
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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is used to provide cardiopulmonary support in cardiogenic shock; however, high extracorporeal flow may increase left ventricular (LV) afterload leading to LV distention..
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Introduction This study aimed to test a computer-driven cardiovascular model for the evaluation of the visceral flow during intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) assistance. Methods The model includes a systemic and..
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