Publications by authors named "K Vandendriessche"
Article Synopsis
- Study Purpose
- : The research aimed to determine if using a hemoadsorption device during thoraco-abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (TA-NRP) in heart donation after circulatory death could reduce inflammation and improve heart function.
- Methodology
- : Involved 15 pigs undergoing induced circulatory arrest, followed by TA-NRP with and without a hemoadsorption device. Plasma cytokine levels were measured at various points, and cardiac function was evaluated using pressure-volume loop analysis.
- Findings
- : The hemoadsorption device did not significantly influence cytokine levels or cardiac function post-TA-NRP, indicating that inflammation levels and heart performance were not improved by this intervention
Article Synopsis
- Scientists wanted to see if a new method called hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) is better for keeping donor hearts alive before they are transplanted, compared to the traditional cold storage method.
- They did a big study with 229 patients across 15 transplant centers in Europe to compare these two methods.
- The main goal was to find out if using HOPE reduces serious problems after heart transplant surgery, like heart failure or rejection, within the first 30 days.
Purpose Of Review: With advances in the field of congenital cardiac surgery and in the management of congenital heart defects in early life, the population of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients is increasing. End-stage heart failure is currently the main cause of cardiovascular mortality and is expected to increase in the coming years. This review summarizes recent innovations in transplant techniques, with special attention to what is known in the population of ACHD recipients.
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