Abstract Thrombosis in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit components remains a challenge. Besides blood state and surface properties, flow plays a critical role in hemostasis. In this work, we aimed..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a therapy used in severe cardiopulmonary failure. Blood is pumped through an artificial circuit exposing it to nonphysiologic conditions, which promote platelet activation and..
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Abstract Clotting, anticoagulation, platelet consumption, and poor platelet function are major factors in clinical extracorporeal circulation (ECC). We have shown that nitric oxide-releasing (NOReL) coatings prevent thrombosis in a rabbit..
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