Program 2025
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Thursday 25th September 2025
UKK Hall C
Exhibition open 10:15 - 15:30 in Hall D:
LivaNova
Spectrum Medical, JoinTech, Terumo, CBMLifemotion, Eurosets
XVIVO, Ortomedic/Micromedic, Getinge, Medtronic
(Moving-in hours 08:00 – 10:00 / Moving-out 15:30 – 17:00)
Welcome
by Emma Ågren, Chairman in SWESECT, and Cristian Talmaciu, General Secretary in SCANSECT
Scandinavian School of Perfusion Students Graduation Project Presentations
Moderators: Liney Simonardóttir and Anders Hjärpe
Correction of Acute Isotone Hyponatremia after Single-shot of HTK Cardioplegic Solution — A Prospective Observational Study
Kristian Gundersen, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway 
The Effects on Sweep Gas Flow during CO2 Insufflation when Using Sevoflurane Compared to Propofol
Julia Andersson, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
Does the Use of Intraoperative Cell Salvage Contribute to Delayed Hemolysis after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery?
Mats Nygren, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
Quantification of Air Handling Capability of Cardiohelp HLS Set Advanced 7.0 — An Observational Animal Study
Tor Johan Vaa, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Anaesthetic Depth Measured with Bispectral Index when Using Sevoflurane during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Torbjörn Klitzke, Uppsala Akademiska Hospital, Sweden
Custodiol Cardioplegia: An Evaluation
Amalie Grud Rasmussen, Odense University Hospital, Denmark
Moderators: Camilla Nyeng and Søren Nielsen Skov
A Clinical Real-life Analysis of Peripheral Cannula Performance during MICS — A Comparative Study Using Dynamic Similarity Prediction Formula
Korneel Vandewiele, University Hospital Ghent, Belgium
Can Delivered Oxygen Index Levels be Used to Prevent Impact on Cerebral Autoregulation during Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
Henrik Arthursson, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden
Will AI have a Place in Patient Identification for Advanced HF?
Jonas Nilsson, Sweden — ONLINE
DCD – Donor after Cardiac Death
Niklas Sterner, ECCP and Daniel Bengtsson, ECCP, Sweden
LivaNova Platinum Sponsor Symposium
Cannulae that CAN meet diverse procedural needs
Marta Reggiani, LivaNova Marketing Manager
Preventing Limb Ischemia during CPB — St Pölten University Hospital Experience with LivaNova Bi-Flow Cannula
Dr. Andreas Vötsch, St Pölten University Hospital
Moderators: Emma Mitdhun and Henrik Arthursson
Quantum Perfusion
Hendrik Bernolet, Clinical Sales Director Northern Europe, Spectrum Medical
ECLS Platform Overview: Advancing Critical Care Technologies
Federico di Somma, ECLS Global Marketing Manager, Eurosets
CDI OneView
Tilo Barth, Clinical Support Manager, Terumo Cardiovascular
Innovation and Commitment to ECLS: A System Overview and Clinical Use to Date
Silvestro Marinelli, International Product Manager, CBM Lifemotion srl
ECMO and IABP
Daniel Bengtsson, Sweden
Moderators: Jens Christian Rølling and Gunilla Kjellberg
From Blood Flow to Digital Data Flow — European Perfusion Registry Roadmap
Dr Richard Issitt, Honorary Associate Professor, Centre for Heart Failure, Transplantation and Extracorporeal Support; Institute of Cardiovascular Science | UCL Senior Paediatric Perfusionist, Perfusion Department | Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children | Chief Data Science Officer, Orrum Clinical Analytics Ltd, UK
Perfusion Guidelines — Sense and Nonsense
Filip De Somer, PhD, Belgium
ECMO Panel Discussion
Kent Nygaard, Norway; Filip De Somer, Belgium; Richard Issit, UK; Camilla Nyeng, Norway; Líney Simonardottír, Iceland; Mattias Widerström, Sverige; Søren Nielsen Skov, Denmark
Friday 26th September 2025
Radisson Blu Uppsala, Havsörnen
Moderators: Gunilla Kjellberg and Anita F Leiknes
Use of Immunoadsorption Column for ABO-incompatible Heart Transplantation
Ann Katrin Krokström, EBCP, Sweden
Registry Data in Perfusion Research
Anders Hjärpe, EBCP, MSc, PhD Student, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
ECPella
Emma M. Midthun, ECCP, Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dpt of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
High Pressure Excursion — Perfusionists Worst Nightmare?
Anders Hjärpe, ECCP, MSc, PhD Student, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
Perfusion Education in Scandinavia
Søren Nielsen Skov, ECCP, MSc, Associate Professor, Aarhus University Hospital and Principal of the Scandinavian School of Cardiovascular Technology, Denmark
Closing Remarks
Emma Ågren, Chairman in SWESECT and Cristian Talmaciu, General Secretary in SCANSECT
SCANSECT General Assembly
Social program