Monthly Archives: febrero 2021

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Ex situ machine preservation of donor livers for transplantation: HOPE for all?

Abstract Liver transplantation has become a victim of its own success. Shortage of organs is limiting access to this life-saving treatment. Despite this, many organs are refused for transplantation based..

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Cytokine adsorption in severe, refractory septic shock

Dear Editor, Septic shock and the underlying dysregulated inflammatory host-response remain major contributors to mortality in critically ill patients. In contrast to classic hemofiltration strategies, cytokine adsorption through bulk removal..

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Pus filled pericardial effusion

Pus filled pericardial effusion in patient with history if kidney transplantation and under immunosuppressive drugs came with sepsis undergone Ant. Lat. thoracotomy pus evacuation and pericardial irrigation. [gallery ids="19180"] Dr.Sam..

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Pancarditis specially involving right heart site with mucormycosis after covid 19

A case of after covid 19 pancarditis specially involving right heart site with mucormycosis which us really really rare within heart undergone bicaval total inflow cannulation and valve extraction postoperative..

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Euro-ELSO Virtual ECMO Day - Sponsored Symposium

A global view of ECMO during the COVID-19 pandemic Duration: 60 minutes Language: English Date: June 25, 2020    

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ECMO in COVID 19- Indian Experience

ECMO in Covid-19: Experiences & Considerations Duration: 60 minutes Language: English Date: August 7th, 2020    

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Retrograde expansion of lung tumor

As you can see within CT scan cliches there exist extensive LT lower lobe tumor if the lung with pathology in concordance with SCC with retrograde extension into left atrial..

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Marfan syndrome and ascending aorta aneurysm

Patient with Marfan syndrome and ascending aorta aneurysm undergone full root replacement and simultaneous mitral valve replacement with good post operative course as you can see shape of aneurysm is..

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Essential Topics in the Management of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Abstract FOR MORE THAN a year, patients around the world have dealt with the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Most patients with..

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The role of three-dimensional printed cardiac models in the management of complex congenital heart diseases

Abstract Background Three-dimensional printing is a process enabling computer-assisted conversion of imaging data from patients into physical “printed” replicas. This has been extrapolated to reconstructing patient-specific cardiac models in . The..

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Neurocognitive, Quality of Life, and Behavioral Outcomes for Patients With Covert Stroke After Cardiac Surgery: Exploratory Analysis of Data From…

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Asymptomatic brain ischemic injury detected with diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) is reported in more than one-half of patients after cardiac surgery. There are conflicting findings on whether..

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To prone or not to prone ARDS patients on ECMO

Abstract This article is one of ten reviews selected from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2021. Other selected articles can be found online at https:// www...

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Effect of strict intraoperative blood pressure management strategy on postoperative acute kidney injury in non-cardiac surgery: A meta-analysis of randomised…

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most serious perioperative complications. 20% to 40% of high-risk patients who undergo non-cardiac surgery have AKI and those with AKI..

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Unilateral versus bilateral cerebral perfusion during aortic surgery for acute type A aortic dissection: a multicentre study

Abstract   OBJECTIVES The aim of this retrospective multicentre study was to investigate and compare clinical outcomes of unilateral and bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) strategies on cerebral protection during..

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Invasive Hemodynamic and Physiologic Considerations in Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION (ECMO) is a therapeutic modality used in patients with pulmonary, cardiac, or combined cardiopulmonary failure when other methods of organ support have failed. Venovenous (VV) ECMO..

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Nomenclature for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Care: Unification of Clinical and Administrative Nomenclature – The 2021 International Paediatric and Congenital…

Abstract Substantial progress has been made in the standardization of nomenclature for paediatric and congenital cardiac care. In 1936, Maude Abbott published her Atlas of Congenital Cardiac Disease, which was..

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Comparative clinical efficacy of novel bidirectional cannula in cardiac surgery via peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the novel bidirectional cannula that ensures stable distal perfusion compared to conventional cannula in patients..

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Complications of Peripheral Cannulation Site in Obese Patients on Adult Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Placement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in obese patients has been challenging; however, cannulation risk in obese patients has not been clearly investigated. We therefore explored ECMO cannulation complications in this..

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Albumin use in bleeding cardiac surgical patients and associated patient outcomes

Abstract Purpose Albumin solution is a colloid used for resuscitation in cardiac surgical patients, but it is unclear if it offers advantages over crystalloids. We examined current clinical practice across..

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Thoracoabdominal aneurysm and mesenteric ischemia

Patient with extensive thoracoabdominal aneurysm and mesenteric ischemia undergone bowel resection and descending abdominal aorta aortoplasty with good post op course and hemodynamic. [gallery ids="19022,19025,19028,19031,19034,19037,19040,19043,19046,19049,19052,19055,19058,19061"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO..

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Immunoadsorption therapy for a meningococcemia patient with myocarditis, adrenal hemorrhage, and purpura fulminans: a case report

This case reports on a 10-year-old female patient, who was admitted to the emergency department with purpuric rash and confusion. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CoW_35_2021_E_web_compressed.pdf"]  

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Huge anterior mediastinal mass and compression effect on RV

Patient with huge anterior mediastinal mass and compression effect on RV undergone complete removal you can also see CT of the patient. Operation with classic sternotony and arch vessels control..

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Administration of Protamine Through Radial Arterial Access: A Prospective Observational Study

Abstract Protamine is mainly used to reverse the anticoagulant effect of heparin after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Unfortunately, it is associated with adverse clinical reactions ranging from minor cardiopulmonary instability to..

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Perioperative management invited expert opinions in 2020 and 2021: Synopsis of 9 “must read” articles

Abstract In 2020, the attention of the medical community was stolen by the novel coronavirus pandemic. In the setting of the rapidly evolving and unpredictable deadly disease, there was little..

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C-reactive protein and procalcitonin after congenital heart surgery utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass: When should we be worried?

Abstract Introduction To assess the efficacy of C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) at identifying infection in children after congenital heart surgery (CHS) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Materials and Methods..

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A Cardiac Protection of Germinated Brown Rice During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery and Simulated Myocardial Ischemia

Abstract Purpose: The potential cardio-protective property of germinated brown rice (GBR) has been revealed by ameliorating risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases. This study hypothesized that the combination of GBR and..

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The lower threshold of hypothermic oxygen delivery to prevent neonatal acute kidney injury

Abstract Background Oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is closely related to postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI). The value of critical indexed oxygen delivery (DO2i) is a key indicator to..

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Surgical Risk Factors for Ischemic Stroke Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. A Multi-Factor Multimodel Analysis

Abstract Background: Ischemic stroke after coronary artery bypass (CABG) has been often linked to aortic manipulation during surgery. Objectives: The objective of the study was to estimate the rate of postoperative ischemic..

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Allogeneic blood transfusion and AIS surgery: how the NSQIP database can improve patient safety

Abstract Purpose Describe the experience of one institution in modifying allogeneic blood transfusion protocols for AIS surgery in response to the results of ACS-NSQIP-PEDS comparative data in a retrospective cohort..

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Fibrinogen–Albumin-Ratio is an independent predictor of thromboembolic complications in patients undergoing VA-ECMO

Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) supports patients suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock. Thromboembolic complications (TeC) are common in VA-ECMO patients and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Valid..

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