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Positive RCT results for CytoSorb in heart transplant show reduced organ failure and shorter ICU stays
Cytosorbents Corp
- Vasoplegic syndrome rate 20% vs 48% control (p=0.028); odds 6.4× lower in CytoSorb group.
- Acute kidney injury 36.7% vs 76.0% control (p=0.004); no renal replacement therapy needed (0% vs 16%).
- Median ICU stay 8.5 days vs 12 days control (p=0.022); mechanical ventilation 25 vs 65 hours.
- No removal of anti-rejection drug mycophenolic acid and no device-related adverse events reported.
- Study published in European Society of Cardiology journal ESC Heart Failure.