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Open AccessS100B predicts neurological injury and 30-day mortality following surgery for acute type A aortic dissection: an observational cohort study
Neurological injuries are frequent following Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (ATAAD) repair occurring in 4–30% of all patients. Our objective was to study whether S100B can predict neurological injury following...
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Open AccessSingle-center evaluation of a next generation fully repositionable and retrievable transcatheter aortic valve replacement
The mechanically expandable Lotus Valve System is a fully repositionable and retrievable valve with an adaptive seal to minimize paravalvular leak (PVL). The aim of this study was to evaluate the short- and lo...
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Open AccessThe safety of introducing a new generation TAVR device: one departments experience from introducing a second generation repositionable TAVR
In the evolving field of transcatheter aortic valve replacements a new generation of valves have been introduced to clinical practice. With the complexity of the TAVR procedure and the unique aspects of each T...
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Increased long-term mortality with plasma transfusion after coronary artery bypass surgery
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery often require transfusions of red blood cells, plasma and platelets. These components differ widely in both indications for use and composition. However, from a statistical ...
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Open AccessCardiorespiratory effects of venous lipid micro embolization in an experimental model of mediastinal shed blood reinfusion
Retransfusion of the patient's own blood during surgery is used to reduce the need for allogenic blood transfusion. It has however been found that this blood contains lipid particles, which form emboli in diff...
