Yearly Archives: 2021

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Abstract Background  (ARDS) is a type of  syndrome characterised by severe respiratory distress and stubborn . Patients with ARDS have a prolonged hospital stay and high mortality rate. Over long-term follow-up, ARDS..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is required for the surgical correction of congenital heart defects and incites an acute inflammatory response that impairs endothelial function post-operatively. Therefore, we hypothesized that the..

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Abstract Objective: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major complication after cardiovascular surgery. The unclear etiology of this highly complex event challenges definition, diagnosis and prediction of AKI, and hence..

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Abstract Baseline cerebral regional saturation (rSO2) measured using the INVOS 5100C (Medtronic, MN, USA) varies widely among patients with cardiac and/or renal diseases. To identify significant correlates of baseline rSO2 and..

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Abstract The rationale for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in cardiogenic shock is to restore cardiac output in selected patients when critically low or in case of refractory cardiac arrest. Furthermore,..

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Abstract Objectives: To assess differences in cognitive outcomes and sleep in adult survivors of critical illness, managed with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as compared to conventional mechanical ventilation only. Design:..

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Abstract Background and Objective Simulation in  may help clinicians understand the important events occurring during  and . During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of patients have required hospital admission to tertiary referral..

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Abstract Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibody, and anti-β2 glycoprotein-I antibody) which leads to clinical thrombosis via a..

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Abstract Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit performance can be compromised by oxygenator thrombosis. Stagnant blood flow in the oxygenator can increase the risk of thrombus formation. To minimize thrombogenic potential,..

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  Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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Large cystic RA mass  Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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1. Modified 4chamver view due to all cardiac chamber dilation. 2. Huge LA due to sever mitral stenosis. 3. Sever rheumatic mitral stenosis with diastolic AML doaming. 4. Sever LA..

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Severe Mitral Stenosis and Moderate Aortic Regurgitation   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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TEE shows Hugely dilated Left Atrium as a consequence of Rhematic Severe Mitral Stenosis, spontaneous Echo Contrast Grade IV “pre thrombus formation “   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology,..

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45 years old female patient with congestive Heart Failure “EF=22%” and history of stroke , the Echocardiography shows multiple big thrombi in the Heart chambers and moderate pericardial effusion  ..

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Severe Mitral Stenosis and Moderate Aortic Regurgitation   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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 Paravalvular Leakage at 3 o’clock of Mitral Valve.   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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  Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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72 years ald female patient admitted to hospital because of delirium and hypertensive crises. In TTE we found clearly suspicious finding on the RCC of the Aortic Valve. For further..

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Abstract The guideline provides a practical step-by-step guide in order to facilitate high-quality echocardiographic studies of patients with aortic stenosis. In addition, it addresses commonly encountered yet challenging clinical scenarios..

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- Barlows prolapse. - Dilated left chambers, PMVL prolapse+ severe eccentric MR, Coanda effect, minimal pericardial effusion. - PML prolapse, severe MR eccentric jet, Dilated LA, Normal Lv systolic function.....

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  Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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A 22-year-old man presented with palpitations and chest discomfort. Echocardiography revealed an enlarged, thickened mitral-valve leaflet with systolic prolapse of multiple segments (shown in a video), and a diagnosis of..

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“Extracorporeal Oxygenation and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic: Is the Membrane Fail-Safe to Cross Contamination?” - Tammy Sparacino Journal Club. Surfactant - John Ingram Knowledge Nuggets. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)..

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Abstract We describe the successful transplantation of a brain-dead donor supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) after cardiac arrest secondary to pulmonary embolism. The donor was a 50-year-old female..

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Abstract Background To compare the safety and efficacy of low-dose anticoagulation (LA) with that of standardized dose anticoagulation (SA) for patients supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods PubMed, MEDLINE,..

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Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for severe respiratory failure has seen an exponential growth in recent years. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) represent two modalities that can..

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Abstract Although de‐airing procedures are commonly performed during cardiac surgery, use of these procedures is not necessarily based on evidence. Uncertainly remains around the size of bubbles that can be..

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Abstract Introduction The role of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) in high-risk patients undergoing  (CABG) surgery remains controversial. We report the 5-year experience from a new Australian centre. Methods We retrospectively analysed..

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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may trigger organs damage, including kidney injury, due to a massive cytokine release. In this observational, prospective study, we analyzed the possible impact of chronic treatment..