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Heart transplantation traditionally employs static cold storage for donor preservation, but this method carries a risk of early graft dysfunction due to ischemic and
The European guidelines, developed collaboratively by EACTS, EACTA, and EBCP, address the critical role of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management in cardiac surgery, encompassing training
This study on elderly patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) found a high incidence (56.82%) of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), identifying low serum albumin levels,
LivaNova PLC announced the strategic wind down of its Advanced Circulatory Support (ACS) Business Unit to focus on its core Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation units,
This study developed a formula for tailored oxygen therapy during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to prevent cellular hypoxia and minimize the risk of hyperoxemia. In
The job market for perfusionists is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, driven by an aging population requiring more cardiac surgeries and
A perfusionist is a skilled, allied health professional, trained and educated specifically as a member of an open-heart, surgical team responsible for the selection,
The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between maintaining intraoperative DO2 ≥280 mL/(min·m2) and the 90-day postoperative mortality of ATAAD patients.
Entering the perfusion field is financially accessible, with tuition for the 17 CAAHEP-accredited programs in the U.S. varying widely; financial assistance is available through
This study aimed to compare postoperative outcomes and 30-day mortality in patients with reduced ejection fraction (<40%) who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
The aim of the present work was to determine whether the ECC procedure can truly be optimized with the current state of knowledge and
This comprehensive coverage ensures that all aspects of CPB management are addressed, providing clinicians with a standardized approach to CPB management based on the
