Concentration of Circulating Microparticles: A New Biomarker of Acute Heart Failure after Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Our paper describes a novel, effective and easy to handle disinfection method for the above problematics without utilising hazardous chemicals. The method’s technical principle is electrolysis, resulting in drinking water quality regarding the analysed germs in the worldwide most commonly utilised heater-cooler device. The main aim of the study was to prove the efficacy and reliability of the device cleansing process. Furthermore, the economic impact of the novel method was evaluated.