Abstract Objective To clarify how centrifugal blood pump-induced non-physiological shear stress affects platelet adhesion and aggregation, explaining the coexistence of thrombosis and bleeding during centrifugal pump support. Methods Blood samples..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has salvaged many people's life during global pandemics. However, ECMO is associated with a high incidence of hemostatic complications. This study aims to explore..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanically assisted circulation (MAC) sustains the blood circulation in the body of a patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or on ventricular assistance with a ventricular assist..
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