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Abstract Introduction: Re-transfusion of lipid particles and activated leucocytes with shed mediastinal blood (SMB) can aggravate cardiopulmonary bypass-associated inflammation and increase the embolic load. This study evaluated the fat and..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Introduction Percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (MCS) strategies have been in the clinical arena for approximately half a century, with the main aim of providing adequate systemic tissue perfusion, while..

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Abstract Objectives:  Recent analyses show higher mortality at low-volume centers providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. We sought to identify factors associated with center volume and mortality to explain survival differences and..

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Abstract Sonoclot analyzer has been widely used in many countries. But the reference intervals provided by the manufacturer were derived from only 45 participants, and there was no cut-off value..

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Abstract The effect of obesity on allogeneic intraoperative blood product transfusion in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is poorly understood. We analyzed the influence of obesity on..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract BACKGROUND We sought to assess predictability of excessive bleeding using thrombelastography (TEG), multiplate impedance aggregometry, and conventional coagulation tests including fibrinogen in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)..

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This case reports on a 36-year-old female patient (relevant previous diseases: hereditary sensorimotor polyneuropathy with initial diagnosis in the ‘90s), who presented for a liver consultation. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/caso-cyto_compressed.pdf" title="caso cyto_compressed"]

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Abstract Objective Pediatric surgery for congenital tracheal stenosis continues to be a therapeutic challenge, and it often requires cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for intra-operative extracorporeal cardiorespiratory..

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Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) offers therapeutic options in refractory respiratory and/or cardiac failure. Systemic anticoagulation with heparin is routinely administered. However, in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia or heparin..

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Abstract Objective The single-crossclamp technique for coronary artery bypass grafting is recognized to reduce manipulation of the ascending aorta, and thereby improve neurological outcomes. However, there is a perceived disadvantage..

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Abstract Introduction This study was planned to investigate the impact of severe bleeding and  on the development of stroke after . Methods This  includes 2357 patients undergoing isolated CABG from the prospective European  (E-CABG)..

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Abstract Complications from systemic inflammation are reported in neonates following exposure to cardiopulmonary bypass. Although the use of asanguinous primes can reduce these complications, in neonates, this can result in..

Perfusfind S.L.

Abstract Background The impact of levosimendan treatment on clinical outcome in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support after cardiovascular surgery is unknown. We hypothesized that the beneficial effects of..

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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being used for patients with refractory cardiopulmonary failure. This study evaluates the short-term (to discharge) and longer-term (1 year) survival..

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Abstract Background: In this experimental study, we primarily aimed to show the hemodynamic effects and superiority of this newly designed cannula for perfusion compared to standard subclavian cannulation. The new..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES The effect on postoperative health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (cCPB) and off-pump surgery has been investigated extensively;..

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Abstract Background We aimed to evaluate the results of the combined use of rapid-deployment valves, percutaneous cardioplegia delivery and left heart venting during minimally invasive aortic valve replacement surgery. Methods..

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Abstract Patients with ascending aortic aneurysm undergoing complex surgical procedures are at increased risk of early postoperative excessive blood loss. The aim of this study was to analyze safety and..

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Abstract Deficiency in 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in the critically ill. Children who underwent surgery for congenital heart disease under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are..

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Abstract Objective To evaluate parameters of the  test (VOT) before, during, and after pulsatile  (CPB). Design Prospective, . Setting Single-center university hospital. Participants Adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery with pulsatile CPB. Interventions..

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Abstract Objective  is a common and severe complication during  (ECMO). Increased plasma free hemoglobin (PFHb) is related to renal injury. The aim of this study was to investigate whether increased PFHb..

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Abstract Objective Adequate levels of perioperative antibiotic  are essential for prevention of . We examined  details of 2 g  administered during  with repeat dosing shortly after initiation of  (CPB) in cardiac surgery. Methods To identify the microbiologic..

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Abstract Background: Sonoclot is used to measure kaolin-based activated clotting time (kACT) for heparin management. Apart from measuring kACT, the device assesses the patient’s coagulation status by glass bead–activated tests..

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Abstract Computational numerical analysis was performed to elucidate the flow dynamics of femoral artery perfusion. Numerical simulation of blood flow was performed from the right femoral artery in an aortic..

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Abstract Background The intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP) can be used to bridge critically ill end‐stage heart failure patients to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, the IABP's potential association..

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Abstract The number of patients surviving with congenital heart disease (CHD) has soared over the last 3 decades. Adults constitute the fastest-growing segment of the CHD population, now outnumbering children...

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Abstract The Capiox RX25 and Quadrox‐i Adult oxygenators are commonly used in clinical adult cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. This study was designed to test the effectiveness of two adult oxygenators in..

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Abstract Background We investigated the impact and the predictive value of sinus rhythm at 12 months (SR12) on subscales of three different HrQoL questionnaires: SF-36., EuroQoL and MFI 20. Methods..

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Abstract A term neonate was cannulated for venoarterial extracorporeal life support (ECLS) via the right neck for non-postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia. Initial echocardiogram demonstrated an echogenic strand in the transverse..

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Abstract Objectives Patients with  are at risk for neurodevelopmental impairment.  during neonatal treatment might be a relevant cause. We evaluated the association between cerebral oxygenation in the perioperative course of the  and neurodevelopmental..