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Initial Results of an Optimized Perfusion System

With the described optimized perfusion system, a significantly lower priming volume, leading to less hemodilution after the onset of CPB, was achieved.

Cerebral Oximetry : Clinical Importance for Cardiac Surgery Patients

This suggests that cerebral oximetry is not only useful for neurological but also for hemodynamic monitoring and preoperative risk stratification of cardiac surgery patients.

The Effect of Temperature and Aprotinin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Three Different Methods of Activated Clotting Time Measurement

. It appears that the MAX-ACT produces lower values and may necessitate additional heparin therapy for ACT target values considered safe during CPB.