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This pilot study evaluated how cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), with and without hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA), affects red blood cell (RBC) morphology, membrane nanostructure, and
This study focuses on developing and validating a checklist for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to enhance patient safety and reduce adverse events. Using the Delphi
The International Perfusion Association (IPA) has launched a new podcast on Spotify, titled “Perfusion.” Each new IPA article will now include a podcast episode
This study compares long-term outcomes between mini-sternotomy and full sternotomy approaches for valve-sparing aortic root reimplantation. The mini-sternotomy group had longer surgical times but
Perfusionists are integral healthcare professionals who operate devices like cardiopulmonary bypass machines during surgeries, especially open-heart operations. These experts manage the artificial blood pumps
This study investigates the impact of the time from collapse to the start of CPR (NFT) and from the start of CPR to
This study examines the use of hybrid extracorporeal life support (ECLS) systems, which incorporate a third cannula for cases where traditional cannulation methods are
This study compares the effectiveness of del Nido and cold blood cardioplegia in high-risk patients with reduced ejection fraction undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass
