Extracorporeal circulation impairs microcirculation perfusion and organ function
Krianthan Govender, Pedro Cabrales
Abstract
ECC reduces microvascular perfusion, with no full recovery 24 h after ECC. HSA performed better as compared with LR in terms of FCD and venule flow, as well as venule oxygen saturation. Increases in inflammatory and damage markers in key organs were observed within all organs analyzed.
Topics & Concepts
MicrocirculationExtracorporeal circulationPerfusionMedicineCardiologyCirculation (fluid dynamics)Internal medicineMechanicsPhysicsMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesCardiac and Coronary Surgery TechniquesCardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion