
The effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on blood thiamine concentration and its association with postoperative lactate concentration
There is a relationship between thiamine levels and hyperlactatemia following cardiothoracic surgery. Hyperlactatemia is commonly seen in these patients and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality rates. Lactate gets produced when anaerobic metabolism occurs, boosting its concentrations and reducing thiamine levels. Thiamine is essential for aerobic metabolism, as it is necessary for the enzyme…
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Long-Term Outcomes and Durability of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
In May 2023, researchers from Loyola University Medical Center and Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center discussed the mid-to-long-term clinical outcomes observed in landmark transcatheter aortic valve implementation (TAVI) trials. They analyzed the long-term durability of transcatheter heart valves (THVs). The complete manuscript by Parth V. Desai, Sachin S. Goel, Neal S. Kleiman, and…
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Secretariat : The Horse with a Big Heart
Secretariat was a legendary Thoroughbred racehorse that achieved widespread acclaim for its remarkable racing career. Foaled on March 30, 1970, Secretariat is best known for winning the Triple Crown in 1973, which includes victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. Secretariat’s Triple Crown victory remains one of the most celebrated accomplishments in…
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Clinical News
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Secretariat : The Horse with a Big Heart
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Research Developments in Pediatric Intensive Care Nutrition
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European Guidelines for Patient Blood Management with An Emphasis on Antifibrinolytic Drug Administration for Cardiac Surgery
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Single-center surgical site infection rate after peripheral ECMO decannulation and surgical repair
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Optimizing Perioperative Renal Replacement Therapy for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgical Procedures Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Medical Device Industry News
Perfusion Times is your direct source for information on the latest medical device products, covering everything involved in the supply chain from biomaterials and materials solutions to electronic devices, medical packaging, motors, and more!
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Mannitol Is Associated with Less Postoperative Delirium after Aortic Valve Surgery in Patients Treated with Bretschneider Cardioplegia
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Standardized Definitions for Bioprosthetic Valve Dysfunction Following Aortic or Mitral Valve Replacement
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What’s New with TAVR? An Update on Device Technology
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The Inspired Therapeutics Neomate MCS System for Neonates and Infants
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A Review of the Global Healthcare Simulation Economy

FDA Announcements
Perfusion Times provides up-to-date FDA news releases related to perfusion to ensure you’re educated to follow regulatory requirements in your practice.
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Abiomed Recalls Impella Left Sided Blood Pumps
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FDA Approves First Leadless Dual-Chamber Pacing System by Abbott
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FDA Recall for Arrow International, LLC, a subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc
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LivaNova (TandemLife) Recalls LifeSPARC System
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FDA recall for The HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) by Medtronic, Inc.

Healthcare & Economics
Perfusion Times provides best practices on information such as patient charting, data analysis, inventory entry, and more! This also covers managing planning, reporting and analytics to ensure you always have up to date information to care for and have better patient outcomes. Some of the specific topics we cover include cardiopulmonary bypass and support services, autotransfusion and platelet gel services, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) services, chemoperfusion, and database management and legal and professional consultation.
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The effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on blood thiamine concentration and its association with postoperative lactate concentration
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Long-Term Outcomes and Durability of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
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Gaseous Micro-Embolic Activity and Goal-Directed Perfusion Management in a Closed System for Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
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The Role of The Alternative Pathway in Complement Activation by HIT Immune Complexes
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ECMO: A bridge to Patient Care