Innominate Artery Graft Cannulation

Innominate Artery Graft Cannulation for Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion in Aortic Surgery: Clinical Findings and Feasibility

This retrospective study evaluates the safety and efficacy of innominate artery (IA) graft cannulation for selective antegrade cerebral perfusion (SACP) in aortic surgery. Analyzing 196 patients, including those with Type A acute aortic dissection and Marfan syndrome, the results showed low rates of stroke (2.04%), mortality (3.06%), and acute renal failure (3.06%). IA graft cannulation emerged as a reliable and efficient technique for cerebral protection during complex aortic procedures.

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CytoSorb Hemoadsorption of Apixaban

CytoSorb Hemoadsorption of Apixaban During Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass for Heart Transplantation

This case study reports on the successful intraoperative removal of apixaban using a CytoSorb hemoadsorption device during emergency heart transplantation. The 61-year-old patient, previously on apixaban, underwent cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), during which the device significantly reduced anticoagulant levels without complications. The results suggest CytoSorb may offer a viable method to manage DOACs in urgent cardiac surgery settings.

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