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Association of VA-ECMO support and long-term quality of life after post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock: experience from a prospective cohort

Abstract Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PC-CS) affects 2–6% of cardiac surgery patients. While survival rates keep improving, 40% of intensive care (ICU) survivors experience a “post-intensive care syndrome”, encompassing physical, cognitive,..

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Difficult cannulations in neonatal and pediatric ECMO: Illuminating obstructions to timely therapy

Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life-saving support for patients with advanced cardiorespiratory failure, yet unanticipated difficulties with peripheral cannulation can delay therapy. This study describes challenging neonatal and..

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APECx—Anaesthesia, Perfusion and Surgical Practices in Cardiac Surgery: Main Study Protocol of a Modular Multiphase Prospective International Multicentre Observational Study

Abstract The perioperative management in adult cardiac surgery patients remains highly variable across centres and regions. The APECx study (Anaesthesia, Perfusion and surgical practicEs in Cardiac surgery) aims to describe..

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Evidence-based guidelines for the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Australia and New Zealand using GRADE methodology series part 1:…

Abstract We aim to provide evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for the use of VV ECMO in adult patients across Australia and New Zealand. Developed by a multidisciplinary panel of clinicians..

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Post-operative oxygen delivery and delirium after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: A multisite retrospective cohort study of 1,690 patients

Abstract Introduction Delirium is a common, distressing, and dangerous complication after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with few modifiable risk factors. This study aims to determine the association between..

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Stone Heart Syndrome After Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Case Report

Abstract Stone heart syndrome (SHS) is a rare but catastrophic complication of cardiac surgery, characterized by irreversible ischemic myocardial contracture following prolonged global myocardial ischemia, and is almost uniformly fatal..

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Heart Procurement and Putting the Heart on OCS Machine with Perfusionist

    Heart Procurement and Placement on OCS – Stepwise Approach   I. Preoperative Preparation   1.Team Preparation •Confirm donor consent and organ allocation. •Communicate with recipient surgical team and..

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ELSO 2025 Narrative Guideline on ECMO Training and Continuing Education

Abstract Disclaimer:  These guidelines are intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health professionals in assessing the conditions and managing the treatment of patients undergoing..

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Veno-Arterial/Veno-Venous Cannulation Simulation Program - May 27/28

You are invited to attend the Veno-Arterial/Veno-Venous Cannulation Simulation Program to be held May 27th-28th, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Clinical faculty will engage you in a peer-to-peer, highly interactive educational..

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ECMO Transport course - 16/18 Sept

ECMO Transport course – joint conference EuroELSO/ESPNIC 16-18 September 2026 Rome/Italy Participate in this International Course on Neonatal and Pediatric ECLS Transport is developed in collaboration between faculty from EuroELSO & ESPNIC Societies and ECMO Centre..

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Studienform Dual, berufsintegrierend   Umfang 6 Semester   Studienbeginn 1. Oktober (Wintersemester)   Bewerbung Registrierung möglich   Zulassung kein NC, ohne Abitur   ECTS-Punkte 180   Studiengebühren 495 EUR pro..

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A Prospective Analysis of Viscoelastic Assays, Platelet Aggregometry, and Standard Laboratory Tests in Predicting Perioperative Blood Loss in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background Postoperative bleeding following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains a significant challenge. Although viscoelastic testing is increasingly used, the relative contributions of fibrinogen, platelet count and clot firmness to blood..

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Propofol-supplemented cardioplegia: A multicenter blinded 3-group randomized trial (Propofol for Myocardial Protection Trial 2: ProMPT2)

Abstract Objective Coronary artery bypass grafting using cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest is an effective treatment for coronary artery disease. Research suggests supplementing the cardioplegia solution with propofol may be..

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Benefits of nitric oxide administration during cardiopulmonary bypass on postoperative outcomes in adult patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract Background Nitric oxide (NO) is reported to play several protective roles in the inflammatory response and ischemia/reperfusion injury. This study evaluated the effect of nitric oxide (NO) on postoperative..

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Contemporary Clinical Practices in Anticoagulation Management During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Europe-Wide Survey

Abstract Objectives Clinical practice in anticoagulation management, particularly in heparin administration, monitoring, reversal and haemostasis, is known to differ significantly. To better characterize this variability, we conducted a Europe-wide survey..

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Contemporary Clinical Practices in Anticoagulation Management During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Europe-Wide Survey

Abstract Objectives Clinical practice in anticoagulation management, particularly in heparin administration, monitoring, reversal and haemostasis, is known to differ significantly. To better characterize this variability, we conducted a Europe-wide survey..

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ECMO Simulation Courses 2026

Course Information: 3 Day (Adult) ECMO Training & Simulation Course                    2 Day (Adult) ECMO Collaborative Care & Mobilization Simulation Course  ..

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6th anual Carolina Perfusion Symposium - July 17/19

Join us for an exceptional educational and networking experience for the perfusion community and their families. July 17-19, 2026 Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach,..

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Journées de Formation PERFUSION 2026 - Juin 17/19

1)  Les Journées de Formation Perfusion (JFP) sont créées pour les perfusionnistes français ainsi que les perfusionnistes francophones qui travaillent hors de nos frontières. L’inscription aux JFP est conditionnée à l’adhésion..

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VENTIMEC 2026 - Virtual 18/21 Mayo - Presencial 28 Mayo

Estimados compañer@s y amig@s, Quiero presentaros la XXIV edición de nuestro Curso de Ventilación Mecánica en Anestesia, Cuidados Intensivos y Trasplantes, VENTIMEC 2026, que se celebrará los próximos 18-21 y 28 de..

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AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic & Perfusion Conference - May 21

For the very first time in Bomet County, AGC Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre, in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Thoracic Surgeons, will proudly host a landmark Cardiothoracic surgery & Cardiovascular..

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Vasopressor Requirements after Initiation of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients with Severe Respiratory Failure

Abstract Background Patients with severe respiratory failure frequently suffer from concomitant haemodynamic compromise. By correcting respiratory acidosis and permitting reduced mechanical ventilation pressures, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) may..

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Long-term thrombus-free left atrial appendage occlusion via magnetofluids

Abstract Peri-device leak and device-related thrombus remain key challenges of current left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) owing to the incompatibility between the solid occluder and the left atrial appendage (LAA). Here..

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Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Physiologic Rationale and Phenotype-Based Perspectives

Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality despite decades of progress in ventilatory support. Mechanical ventilation, while essential for oxygenation, may exacerbate lung..

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Regional Variation in Congenital Heart Surgery in Brazil: A National Database Analysis

Abstract Introduction: The absence of a congenital heart surgery national registry limits understanding of access, surgical volume, and mortality. This study analyzes the Brazilian administrative data to assess procedural distribution, outcomes,..

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Socioeconomic status and ECMO outcomes in severe ARDS

Abstract Background Socioeconomic inequalities have been associated with adverse outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Whether these disparities extend to the most severe ARDS patients treated with ECMO, regardless of..

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Obesity Does Not Influence the Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair for Mitral Regurgitation: A Longitudinal Analysis

Abstract Objectives Data on the role of obesity in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery are sparse, and the longitudinal observations after minimally invasive mitral valve repair (MI-MVr) in obese..

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Comparison between regional citrate anticoagulation and systemic heparin anticoagulation in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane…

Abstract Introduction Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is the recommended first-line strategy for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) circuits. Acute kidney injury is common in patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Association of duration of amino acids infusion and renal protection: a secondary analysis of the PROTECTION trial

Abstract Background Intravenous amino acids (AA) reduce acute kidney injury (AKI) in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Because the optimal duration of AA infusion is unknown, we investigated the effect..

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Perfusion Staff in Germany

Abstract Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are highly prevalent among healthcare workers, particularly nurses, with reported prevalence rates ranging from 57% to 93%. Perfusionists are highly specialized healthcare professionals responsible for operating..

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