Tags Archives: thrombosis

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background and objectives: Infradiaphragmatic partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection is occasionally diagnosed in adulthood. Management of infradiaphragmatic PAPVC depends on anatomy and clinical presentation. Methods: Over a 10-year period, we observed..

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Abstract This study evaluated differences in efficacy and safety outcomes with bivalirudin compared with unfractionated heparin (UFH) in patients with cardiogenic shock requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). We..

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Abstract Purpose: This study aimed at analyzing the prevalence, mortality association, and risk factors for bleeding and thrombosis events (BTEs) among adults supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Methods:..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) requires anticoagulation to prevent clotting when the patient’s blood contacts the circuit. Unfractionated heparin (UFH) usually prevents clotting but can cause life-threatening bleeding. An anticoagulant..

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Abstract Initial reports described a hypercoagulable state and an increased risk of thrombosis in patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Infected patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in the setting of..

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Abstract Objectives The  (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with cases of refractory  (ARDS) sometimes requiring support with  (ECMO).  can be used for  in patients on ECMO support, but its efficacy and safety in patients with..

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Abstract Purpose: This study aimed at analyzing the prevalence, mortality association, and risk factors for bleeding and thrombosis events (BTEs) among adults supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Methods:..

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Redo Valve surgery and just pannus and thrombosis removal in patient with mechanical valve and withdrawal of warfarin usage subvalve pannus and supra valve clot completely removed post operative TEE..

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Abstract Thromboelastography (TEG) evaluates viscoelastic properties of blood clot formation. The TEG 5000 analyzer is commonly used but prone to errors related to vibration or operator error. The TEG 6s..

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Abstract Thrombosis in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits remains a frequent complication. We characterize the location, extent, structure, and clinical implications of thrombi in 53 ECMO circuits from 46 pediatric patients...

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Patient with COVID 19 and thrombosis within LA as well as RA and Pulmonary embolism undergone triple embolectomy with total inflow technique by dr.Zeraatian Nejad Davani.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani,..

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Abstract Thrombocytosis has been feared as a source of thrombotic complications during the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for patients undergoing cardiac procedures. We present a patient urgently requiring repair/replacement..

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Abstract Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have been increasingly used as a therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure. However, a growing number of clinical observations have shown that LVADs..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides lifesaving circulatory support and gas exchange, although hematologic complications are frequent. The relationship between ECMO and severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count <50 × 109/L) remains ill-defined. We performed..

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Abstract Hemostasis and thrombosis are believed to be so intricately linked that any strategies that reduce thrombosis will have an inevitable impact on hemostasis. Consequently, bleeding is viewed as an unavoidable..

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Abstract Objectives Recombinant factor VIIa is used off-label for refractory bleeding after cardiac surgery. This study reviewed the indications, usage rates and complications of recombinant factor VIIa. Design Retrospective case..

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Abstract The serine protease thrombin, a naturally derived enzyme, plays a key role in hemostasis by converting fibrinogen to fibrin and activating coagulation factor XIII whereby the fibrin clot is..

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Abstract Bleeding in the perioperative period of congenital heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with increased morbidity and mortality both from the direct effects of haemorrhage as well as..

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Abstract Background Recurrent observation of clot in the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit after the administration of a protamine test dose (PTD) prompted concern over the effects of PTDs on patient activated..

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Abstract Thrombosis is a potentially life-threatening complication in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits, which may originate from the drainage cannula due to unfavorable blood flow dynamics. This study aims to..

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Abstract   Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potential treatment option in critically ill COVID-19 patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) if mechanical ventilation (MV) is insufficient;..

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Abstract Background: Thromboembolism and bleeding contribute to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)’s morbidity and mortality and are also frequent complications of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO). As the interaction of the..

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Abstract Viscoelastic coagulation monitor (VCM) is a portable device developed to evaluate the viscoelastic properties of whole blood activated by contact with glass. In this study, VCM was employed to analyze..

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Abstract Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is an immune-mediated disorder caused by antibodies that recognize complexes of platelet factor 4 and heparin. Thrombosis is a central and unpredictable feature of this syndrome. Despite..

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Abstract Introduction: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO) used for respiratory support is associated with clinical bleeding in at least one third of patients. Mechanisms promoting bleeding, like acquired von Willebrand..

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Abstract Over the past decade, continuous-flow rotary pumps have dramatically improved survival for patients with advanced . Bleeding and thrombosis, however, continue to be the Achilles heel of  (LVAD) therapy. There is..

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Abstract Aim: We sought to quantify the location and volume of thrombus in used hollow-fiber membrane oxygenators and correlate the volume of thrombus with patient demographics, flow characteristics and anticoagulation..

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Abstract Blood-contacting devices, including extracorporeal circulation (ECC) circuits, can suffer from complications due to platelet activation and thrombus formation. Development of nitric oxide (NO) releasing polymers is one method to..

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Abstract Background The administration of blood products during pediatric cardiac surgery is common. We sought to determine if thromboelastography (TEG) is a cost-effective tool to reduce blood product transfusion in..

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Abstract Coagulopathic complications during extracorporeal life support (ECLS) result from two parallel processes: 1) foreign surface contact and shear stress during blood circulation and 2) administration of anticoagulant drugs to..