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View article: Intraoperative antithrombotic drug removal during heart transplantation: A case series from the International Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal (STAR) registry
Intraoperative antithrombotic drug removal during heart transplantation: A case series from the International Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal (STAR) registry Open
View article: Augmented Reality in Cardiovascular Education (HoloHeart): Assessment of Students’ and Lecturers’ Needs and Expectations at Heidelberg University Medical School
Augmented Reality in Cardiovascular Education (HoloHeart): Assessment of Students’ and Lecturers’ Needs and Expectations at Heidelberg University Medical School Open
Background: A detailed understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology is crucial in cardiovascular medicine. However, traditional learning methods often fall short in addressing this complexity. Augmented reality (AR) offers a promising t…
View article: Finales biventrikuläres Herzversagen: Erhebliche Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung von Kunstherzen
Finales biventrikuläres Herzversagen: Erhebliche Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung von Kunstherzen Open
View article: Bilateral nephrectomy in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patients before or after renal transplantation: data from a retrospective cohort study
Bilateral nephrectomy in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patients before or after renal transplantation: data from a retrospective cohort study Open
Background The indication and timing of native nephrectomy in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) kidney transplant recipients are a matter of ongoing debate. Data on bilateral nephrectomy in such patients is scarce. This …
View article: Exploratory analysis of long-term suppressive therapy with dalbavancin in ventricular assist device infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
Exploratory analysis of long-term suppressive therapy with dalbavancin in ventricular assist device infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus Open
View article: Multicentre comparison of various microaxial pump devices as a bridge to durable assist device implantation
Multicentre comparison of various microaxial pump devices as a bridge to durable assist device implantation Open
Aims Patients with acute decompensated advanced heart failure requiring left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation often experience progressive cardiac function deterioration, negatively impacting surgical outcomes. This study aime…
View article: Early CABG with intraoperative hemoadsorption in patients on ticagrelor: Real world data from the international Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal (STAR) registry
Early CABG with intraoperative hemoadsorption in patients on ticagrelor: Real world data from the international Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal (STAR) registry Open
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05077124.
View article: Echocardiographic Predictors of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator
Echocardiographic Predictors of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator Open
Aim To evaluate the predictive value of preoperative echocardiographic parameters for occurrence of VAs in patients with preexisting ICD undergoing LVAD implantation. Methods and Results All consecutive patients ( n = 264) with previous IC…
View article: Model-Based Dose Identification of Dalbavancin for Long-Term Suppressive Outpatient Treatment of Ventricular Assist Device Infections
Model-Based Dose Identification of Dalbavancin for Long-Term Suppressive Outpatient Treatment of Ventricular Assist Device Infections Open
Increasing evidence suggests that dalbavancin is an effective long-term treatment for ventricular assist device (VAD) infections, with various prolonged dosing regimens currently in use. This retrospective study aimed to assess dalbavancin…
View article: Open donor nephrectomy via singular pararectal extraperitoneal mini-incision: single-center experience with 425 consecutive cases
Open donor nephrectomy via singular pararectal extraperitoneal mini-incision: single-center experience with 425 consecutive cases Open
Background Laparoscopic techniques have been successfully implemented for living kidney donation. However, open surgical procedures also yield excellent perioperative outcomes. Endoscopic donor nephrectomy is associated with minimal trauma…
View article: Kidney re-transplantation in the ipsilateral iliac fossa: a surgeon's perspective on perioperative outcome
Kidney re-transplantation in the ipsilateral iliac fossa: a surgeon's perspective on perioperative outcome Open
Background Compared with primary transplantation, ipsilateral renal re-transplantation is associated with an increased risk of surgical complications and inferior graft outcomes. This study investigates whether an ipsilateral re-transplant…
View article: Durable left ventricular assist devices following temporary circulatory support on a microaxial flow pump with and without extracorporeal life support
Durable left ventricular assist devices following temporary circulatory support on a microaxial flow pump with and without extracorporeal life support Open
Based on the identified risk factors, a risk score for estimating 1-year mortality was calculated to optimize patient selection for dLVAD implantation.
View article: Recognition of psychological comorbidity and psychotherapeutic treatment status of ventricular assist device patients
Recognition of psychological comorbidity and psychotherapeutic treatment status of ventricular assist device patients Open
Background Due to its high impact on quality of life and mental health, close monitoring and often psychotherapy is recommended for patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD). This study investigates the psychological comorbidity and …
View article: Incidence and Outcomes of Emergency Intraprocedural Surgical Conversion During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Multicentric Analysis
Incidence and Outcomes of Emergency Intraprocedural Surgical Conversion During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Multicentric Analysis Open
View article: Intraoperative haemoadsorption for antithrombotic drug removal during cardiac surgery: initial report of the international safe and timely antithrombotic removal (STAR) registry
Intraoperative haemoadsorption for antithrombotic drug removal during cardiac surgery: initial report of the international safe and timely antithrombotic removal (STAR) registry Open
View article: On-chip fabrication and in-flow 3D-printing of microgel constructs: from chip to scaffold materials in one integral process
On-chip fabrication and in-flow 3D-printing of microgel constructs: from chip to scaffold materials in one integral process Open
Bioprinting has evolved into a thriving technology for the fabrication of cell-laden scaffolds. Bioinks are the most critical component for bioprinting. Recently, microgels have been introduced as a very promising bioink, enabling cell pro…
View article: Health status analysis is comparable in HM3 patients with different preoperative grades of mitral regurgitation
Health status analysis is comparable in HM3 patients with different preoperative grades of mitral regurgitation Open
Background The guidelines for mechanical circulatory support of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation do not recommend the routine replacement or repair of the mitral valve at the time point of left ventricular assis…
View article: Temporary circulatory support with surgically implanted microaxial pumps in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock following coronary artery bypass surgery
Temporary circulatory support with surgically implanted microaxial pumps in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock following coronary artery bypass surgery Open
The combined advantages of hemodynamic support and LV unloading with microaxial pumps may lead to a favorable survival in patients with left ventricular failure following CABG surgery. Early implantation during the initial surgery shows a …
View article: Influence of Tricuspid Regurgitation After Heart Transplantation: A Single-center Experience
Influence of Tricuspid Regurgitation After Heart Transplantation: A Single-center Experience Open
Background. Tricuspid valve regurgitation (TVR) is often observed after orthotopic heart transplantation. However, there is a scarcity of data regarding long-term outcomes of patients with TVR. Methods. Between January 2008 and December 20…
View article: The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Heart Failure Society of America Guideline on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Heart Failure Society of America Guideline on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support Open
View article: The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Heart Failure Society of America Guideline on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Heart Failure Society of America Guideline on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support Open
View article: Evaluation of a Panel of Cellular Biomarkers for Immune Dysregulation in Inborn Errors of Immunity
Evaluation of a Panel of Cellular Biomarkers for Immune Dysregulation in Inborn Errors of Immunity Open
View article: An educational program for trainees in serving underserved primary immunodeficiency patients
An educational program for trainees in serving underserved primary immunodeficiency patients Open
View article: Outcomes in patients with cardiac amyloidosis undergoing heart transplantation: the eurotransplant experience
Outcomes in patients with cardiac amyloidosis undergoing heart transplantation: the eurotransplant experience Open
View article: The Impact of Obesity on T and NK Cells after LVAD Implantation
The Impact of Obesity on T and NK Cells after LVAD Implantation Open
Introduction: Infections are a major problem after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation that affects morbidity, mortality, and the quality of life. Obesity often increases the risk for infection. In the cohort of LVAD patient…
View article: New Wound Management of Driveline Infections with Cold Atmospheric Plasma
New Wound Management of Driveline Infections with Cold Atmospheric Plasma Open
The use of ventricular assist devices as a bridge to transplant or as destination therapy has increased. Wound complications increase morbidity in this cohort. Cold atmospheric plasma is a source of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and…
View article: Wound Infections in Adult Patients after Berlin Heart® EXCOR Biventricular Assist Device Implantation
Wound Infections in Adult Patients after Berlin Heart® EXCOR Biventricular Assist Device Implantation Open
The Berlin Heart® EXCOR is a paracorporeal, pulsatile ventricular assist device used in patients of all age groups. However, adolescent and adult patients on EXCOR support are scarcely explored. Herein, we present a detailed description of…
View article: Decreased Platelet Specific Receptor Expression of P-Selectin and GPIIb/IIIa Predict Future Non-Surgical Bleeding in Patients after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Decreased Platelet Specific Receptor Expression of P-Selectin and GPIIb/IIIa Predict Future Non-Surgical Bleeding in Patients after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Open
Non-surgical bleeding (NSB) is one of the major clinical complications in patients under continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support. The increased shear stress leads to an altered platelet receptor composition. Whether t…
View article: Digitale Lernmodule zur Förderung der allgemeinen Gesundheitskompetenz und des gesundheitsbezogenen Wissens bei Studierenden und Auszubildenden in der Pflege: Effekte unterschiedlicher Lernsettings
Digitale Lernmodule zur Förderung der allgemeinen Gesundheitskompetenz und des gesundheitsbezogenen Wissens bei Studierenden und Auszubildenden in der Pflege: Effekte unterschiedlicher Lernsettings Open
Einleitung Gesundheitliche Auswirkungen, die mit einer niedrigen Gesundheitskompetenz (GK) der deutschen Bevölkerung einhergehen, sind vielfach belegt. Ziel des vom Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (BMG) geförderten Projektes Geko-A ist di…
View article: Novel Plug Device for HeartMate 3 Explantation: First Multicenter Experience
Novel Plug Device for HeartMate 3 Explantation: First Multicenter Experience Open
Patients undergoing explantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) after improvement of myocardial function remain a minority. Nevertheless, considering the growing population of LVAD patients, increasing demand for new explantati…