U.S. Pharmacist

Nuwellis Announces New Clinical Data Demonstrating 100% Survival at 30 Days Following Use of Ultrafiltration in High-Risk Postoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Patients

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

A total of 254 CABG procedures were performed during this period, and ultrafiltration was used in 17 (6.7%) patients.

Key Points: 
  • A total of 254 CABG procedures were performed during this period, and ultrafiltration was used in 17 (6.7%) patients.
  • Despite an elevated mean Society of Thoracic Surgeons mortality score of 5.7% (range 0.6-50.0), the 30-day survival rate of patients treated with ultrafiltration was 100%.
  • The Aquadex System offers a significant opportunity to the medical community to improve clinical outcomes.
  • In addition to cardiovascular surgery, Nuwellis continues to make significant progress in other key areas of patient need, including heart failure and pediatrics.