Correlation between cerebral-renal near-infrared spectroscopy and ipsilateral renal perfusion parameters as clinical outcome predictors after open heart surgery in neonates and infants.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to characterize and compare human great saphenous veins (HGSVs), HGSV cryoallografts, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) segments, and elastic and muscular arteries' biomechanics, so as to identify if the biomechanical coupling and the HGSV advantages with respect to ePTFE depend on the...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Bia D,Zócalo Y,Pessana F,Armentano R,Pérez H,Saldías M,Alvarez I

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five typical mechanical heart valves (Starr-Edwards, Björk-Shiley convexo-concave (c-c), Björk-Shiley monostrut, Bicer-Val, and St. Jude Medical) were tested in the mitral position under the pulsatile flow condition. The test program included measurements of velocity and turbulent stresses at 5 downstream locations. T...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Akutsu T,Modi VJ

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer simulation was carried out to investigate the influence of nonpulsatile left ventricular assistance on hemodynamics. A simulation circuit was constructed to represent the circulatory system. A source of current was added to denote the nonpulsatile blood pump. The left and right ventricles were replaced by v...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mitsui N,Fukunaga S,Koura Y,Morita S,Hotei H,Sueshiro M,Sueda T,Matsuura Y

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clearance characteristics of two sizes of hemodialyzers (0.9 m2 and 1.5 m2) from the same range of products have been studied over the dialysate flow range of 500-3,000 ml/min to establish the device's overall mass transfer resistance characteristics. The results obtained demonstrate a difference in the overall ma...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Allen R,Frost TH,Hoenich NA

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to characterize changes in hepatic venous pressures in patients with chronic hepatitis C. The histology and laboratory data from patients with chronic hepatitis C who underwent a transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) and hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement were analyzed. Portal hypert...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Khurana S,Simcox T,Twaddell W,Drachenberg C,Flasar M

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices for pediatric patients continue to lag in development behind those for adults. There is no heart pump with the design innovation to support dysfunctional states of heart failure and the anatomic heterogeneity of cardiac defects in pediatric patients. To address this unmet n...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Fox C,Sarkisyan H,Stevens R,Arabia F,Fischer W,Rossano J,Throckmorton A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate whether acellular endocardium can be used as a useful biomaterial for the intima of engineered small-caliber vascular grafts. Fresh endocardium was harvested from the swine left atrium and was decellularized by digestion with the decellularization solution of Triton X-100 and SDS containing DNa...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wang F,Guan X,Wu T,Qiao J,Han Z,Wu J,Yu X,You Q

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous femoral venoarterial (VA) or jugular venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can result in delivery of hypoxic blood to the brain, coronaries, and upper extremities. Additionally, VA-ECMO by percutaneous femoral artery cannulation may compromise perfusion to the lower limbs. Use of near...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wong JK,Smith TN,Pitcher HT,Hirose H,Cavarocchi NC

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technological innovations in pediatric extracorporeal life support circuits can reduce system-related complications and may improve patients' outcome. The Deltastream DP3 (Medos Medizintechnik AG, Stolberg, Germany) is a novel rotational pump with a diagonally streamed impeller that can be used over a broad range of f...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Stiller B,Houmes RJ,Rüffer A,Kumpf M,Müller A,Kipfmüller F,Köditz H,Herber Jonat S,Schmoor C,Benk C,Tibboel D,Fleck T

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate the timing of preoperative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement and outcomes in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). Patients with prophylactic IABP placement before OPCAB presenting between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2013 were included. Patients were c...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Liu F,Yang F,Du Z,Miao N,Zhao Y,Xu B,Hou X

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Giant cerebral aneurysms may be untreatable by conventional neurosurgical techniques. Early attempts to use circulatory assistance and deep hypothermia were abandoned due to hemorrhagic complications. More recently, interest in circulatory support for complex neurosurgical procedures has been renewed. A consecutive se...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mesana T,Collart F,Caus T,Pomane C,Graziani N,Bruder N,Dufour H,Grisoli F,Montiès JR

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to determine the effect of elective left heart decompression at the time of initiation of central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) on VA ECMO duration and clinical outcomes in children in a single tertiary ECMO referral center with a large pediatric population from a national referra...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hacking DF,Best D,d'Udekem Y,Brizard CP,Konstantinov IE,Millar J,Butt W

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonpulsatile blood pumps are mainly used in extracorporeal life support systems. Although pulsating blood flow is known to be physiological, a pulsatile pump is not commonly applied in a circuit with a membrane oxygenator because of damage to the blood cells. The hypothesis that the placement of a pressure-relieving c...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kim TS,Sun K,Lee KB,Lee HW,Baek KJ,Park SY,Son HS,Kim KT,Kim HM

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous hemodiafiltration (CHDF) has been performed for the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis. Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) is one of the important mediators which exacerbate acute pancreatitis, but whether PLA2 can be removed by CHDF is unclear. In this study, the kinetics of group IB and group IIA PLA2 was examin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Suzuki M,Okahisa T,Sogabe M,Iwaki H,Okita Y,Ohnishi Y,Ito S

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS) is a liver support system widely employed in the treatment of liver failure. The method is normally well tolerated. To develop a liver support system combining high efficiency and tolerability, we modified the MARS albumin circuit with the insertion of double adsorption ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Marangoni R,Bellati G,Castelli A,Romagnoli E

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In previous studies, we presented main strategies for suspending the rotor of a mixed-flow type (centrifugal and axial) ventricular assist device (VAD), originally presented by the Institute Dante Pazzanese of Cardiology (IDPC), Brazil. Magnetic suspension is achieved by the use of a magnetic bearing architecture in w...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： da Silva I,Horikawa O,Cardoso JR,Camargo FA,Andrade AJ,Bock EG

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A dynamic flow type testing to study calcification was self-designed to investigate calcification in bioprosthetic heart valves. The apparatus consists of a container into which leaflets from a porcine aortic valve are placed, a chamber that contains calcium solution, and a peristaltic pump that provides a continuous ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Park JC,Hwang YS,Han DW,Suh H

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right ventricular failure is one of the most common complications encountered after left ventricular assist device implantation and heart transplantation. It has been reported to have an incidence up to 30%. It increases morbidity and short-term mortality. Impella RP is a small pump that can provide up to 4L/min of fl...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Monteagudo-Vela M,Simon A,Panoulas V

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was planned to investigate whether part of the energy produced by cardiac contraction to propel blood toward the systemic circulation can be used to increase the coronary flow in systole. Ten devices (I-X) designed to divert laterally part of a flow column (without substantially increasing resistance to flo...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Moulopoulos S,Stamatelopoulos S,Boufas D,Yannopoulos C,Marousis G,Kouvaras G

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the efficiency of respiratory gas exchange in vitro through a dialysis membrane mounted inside a flat plate Kiil dialyzer, the model reactions of hydrogen peroxide reduction by a metal ion and of the carbon dioxide precipitation in the form of a carbonate in the dialysate were used. A comparison of the rates...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Zborowski M

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with reduced respiratory function, lung resection is associated with high risk because separate ventilation is generally needed for safe management. For patients with end-stage emphysema, intraoperative respiratory management is important and particularly difficult because neither incomplete oxygenation no...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tsunezuka Y,Sato H,Tsubota M,Seki M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In chronic cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) plays an increasingly important role for children as the shortage of suitable donor hearts increases waiting time on the transplant list. We report our experience with the paracorporal Berlin Heart EXCOR System (Berlin Heart AG, Berlin, Germany) used as a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Schweiger M,Schrempf J,Sereinigg M,Prenner G,Tscheliessnigg KH,Wasler A,Krumnikel J,Gamillschegg A,Knez I

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantable ventricular assist devices have proven efficacious as a bridge to transplantation and as a bridge to recovery. Although current indications for use of assist devices are somewhat limited, they are likely to expand in the upcoming years, including their use as destination therapy for end-stage heart failure...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hampton CR,Verrier ED

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of hypothermia and potassium cardioplegic arrest has become the most common method of myocardial protection in the evolution of myocardial protection. This review focuses on myocardial protection in pediatric cardiac surgery. In the 1980s, blood was added to cardioplegia solution in order to supply the...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Turkoz R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the potential clinical usefulness of a modified hemoglobin, pyridoxalated hemoglobin polyoxyethylene conjugate (PHP), the hindlimb vascular bed was perfused with PHP solution while monitoring tissue oxygen tension (PtO2) in anesthetized dogs. The hindlimb region was perfused through the external iliac arte...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kida Y,Yamakawa T,Iwasaki S,Furusho N,Kadowaki Y,Iwata S,Iwashita Y,Nishi K

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solute clearance during high-flux hemodialysis is determined by the combined effects of solute convection and diffusion in the membrane, blood, and dialysate. Previous studies have focused almost entirely on the membrane transport phenomena, largely ignoring the potential contribution from bulk mass transport across t...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Zydney AL

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current hemodialysis treatment is insufficient because of intermittent treatment and loss of tubular function. In order to overcome the loss of tubular function, a bioartificial kidney has been developed consisting of continuous hemofiltration (CHF) with 10 L/day of filtrate and a bioartificial tubule device using pro...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Saito A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For some time now researchers have argued the efficacy of pulsatile versus nonpulsatile hemodynamic support. Pulsatile systems, while providing a more physiological pumping source, are burdened with a multiparametric output function that can greatly affect the utility of such ventricular assist device (VAD) support. A...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mills TC,Ott RA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive left ventricular (LV) volume unloading can affect right ventricular (RV) function by causing a leftward shift of the interventricular septum in patients with mitral regurgitation (MR) receiving left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. Optimal settings for the LVAD should be chosen to appropriately cont...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Naito N,Nishimura T,Takewa Y,Kishimoto S,Date K,Umeki A,Ando M,Ono M,Tatsumi E

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been established as an essential part of therapy in patients with pulmonary or cardiac failure. As physiological gaseous exchange is artificially altered in this patient group, it is debatable whether a (13) C-breath test can be carried out. In this proof of tec...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Bednarsch J,Menk M,Malinowski M,Weber-Carstens S,Pratschke J,Stockmann M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00