During Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Gas Microemboli (GME) can be generated, and they are reported to increase morbidity (such as neurocognitive disorder) after cardiac surgery.
Horizon was designed to reduce GME, due to its unique reservoir configuration and filtration technology.
*Neitzel T, Stiler M, Clinical experience with Horizon AF Plus, University Hospital of Halle (Germany). Oct 2019