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Blood-Based Versus Crystalloid Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming in Left Ventricular Assist Device Surgery: Impact on End-Organ Function and Survival

This retrospective study compared blood-based versus crystalloid cardiopulmonary bypass priming in 92 patients undergoing HeartMate 3 LVAD implantation. Blood-based priming was associated with significantly

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Aug 7, 2026

Nanoscale Impact of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Red Blood Cells

The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Structure and Mechanics of Red Blood Cells: Pilot Study

This pilot study evaluated how cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), with and without hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA), affects red blood cell (RBC) morphology, membrane nanostructure, and

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Mar 1, 2026