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This international survey evaluates anticoagulation strategies in ECMO patients across 17 countries. Findings show unfractionated heparin remains the primary anticoagulant, while bivalirudin use is
This study examines the incidence and predictors of bleeding and thrombosis in patients treated with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due
This study employs computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to analyze the flow characteristics of Maquet and Bio-Medicus drainage cannulae used in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
This article presents a comprehensive review and a pragmatic protocol for anticoagulation management in patients undergoing veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO), as practiced
Ensuring sufficient anticoagulation in cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass is crucial for preventing adverse outcomes. This review evaluates various definitions of heparin resistance in
The study investigated the use of procoagulant factors during heart transplants in Virginia and their potential link to postoperative thrombosis. It found a decrease
