Abstract Background The rates, outcomes, and long-term trends of stroke complicating the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have been inconsistently reported. We compared the outcomes of pediatric ECMO patients..
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Abstract Background: The rapid development of transcatheter treatment methods has made transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) a feasible alternative to conventional surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Recently, indications for TAVR have..
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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in cardiogenic shock refractory to inotropic support and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support. Peripheral ECMO can lead to ventricular distention, and IABP..
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Abstract Background: Many commodity pulse oximeters are insufficiently calibrated for patients with darker skin. We demonstrate a quantitative measurement of this disparity in peripheral blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) with a..
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Abstract Early preterm birth < 34 gestational weeks (GA) and birth weight (BW) <2 kg are relative contraindications for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). However, with improved technology, ECMO is presently managed..
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Abstract Albumin solution was no better than Ringer acetate at reducing complications from cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in a randomized clinical trial. Likelihood of at least one major adverse..
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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), though indispensable in many cardiac surgery procedures, has several undesirable consequences. The aim of this study was to identify potential genes that may reduce the inflammatory..
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Abstract The relationship between the gut microbiome and various organ systems has gained interest throughout the scientific community in recent times. The understanding of these complex relationships has greatly improved..
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Abstract Sustained hypercoagulability and endotheliopathy are present in convalescent COVID-19 patients for up to 4 months from recovery. The hemostatic, endothelial, and inflammatory profiles of 39 recovered COVID-19 patients were evaluated..
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Abstract Arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an important determinant of outcome in aortic surgery. Unlike traditional cardiac operations, aortic pathology may preclude the cannulation of the distal ascending..
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Abstract Our current approach towards total arch replacement includes the following: (1) innominate vein mobilization, (2) no neck vessel taping, and no dissection of the vagal nerve, (3) meticulous selection..
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Abstract Here, we report on the development and performance of a robust 3-T single-voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H MRS) experimental protocol and data analysis pipeline for quantifying brain metabolism..
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Reimplantation of dislodged TAVI valve during implantation with retrieving valve from ascending aorta recool it and refixation with stitch sutures. [audio ogg="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Re-implantation-of-TAVI-valve-after-embolism.ogg"][/audio] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham..
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Abstract During refractory cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest, veno‑arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‑ECMO) is used to restore a circulatory output. However, it also impacts significantly arterial oxygenation. Recentguidelines of the..
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Abstract Over the past 10 years, there has been an increase in the use of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) as a tool to support and enhance learning in health profession programs. In..
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Abstract Background: Intraoperative cell salvage is an established method to reduce the requirement for and the volume of allogenic blood transfusion but adds to the financial cost of performing surgery...
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Abstract Background: During Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) gaseous micro-emboli (GMEs) decrease the quality of the blood flow and the capillary oxygen delivery, increasing the incidence of postoperative neurocognitive disorders (POCD) following cardiac..
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Abstract Hematological malignancies (HM) have been, until recently, viewed as contraindications to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) due to bleeding and infectious complications. However, conflicting literature regarding whether ECMO should be..
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Abstract Introduction Left ventricular distension is a major concern with postcardiotomy veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) supporting a critical heart failure after cardiac surgery. This porcine study evaluates the effects..
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Abstract Oxygen is picked up in the lungs, carried by the blood, and delivered to tissues where it serves as the terminal electron acceptor during oxidative phosphorylation. During health, oxygen..
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Extraction of infected TAVI valve in patient with previous CABG and previous TAVI and VIV by colleagues Dr.Sam Zeraatiannejaddavani attending professor of IUMS and dean of faculty of transplantation and..
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Abstract Surgical decannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is recommended as a standard weaning strategy considering large-sized cannulas (14-22 French) are inserted in VA-ECMO. However, we should be aware..
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This case reports on a 61-year-old male, who was assessed by cardiac surgery in consideration for mitral valve surgery following presentation for congestive heart failure. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CoW_30_2022_E_web_compressed.pdf"]
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Patient with HOCM and severe AI and severe MR and mid septal hypertrophied septum undergone MVR with aortic valve repair and CABG and sutures reinforcement with Glubran II. Dr.Sam Zeraatian..
Read MoreECMO as a bridge to lung transplantation: enabling life in the face of death This webinar will be hosted on July 13 2023 from 18:00 - 19:00 CEST.If you are..
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Abstract El síndrome de dificultad respiratoria del adulto (SDRA) por el virus SARS-CoV-2 tiene una alta morbi-mortalidad secundaria al severo compromiso pulmonar sumado a una respuesta inmune disregulada, causal de..
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Abstract In this study, we have evaluated and examined various nursing effects of improved administration of protamine sulfate neutralizing heparin after cardiopulmonary bypass. For this purpose, retrospective analysis was made..
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Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is indicated in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and severely impaired gas exchange despite evidence-based lung protective ventilation, prone positioning and other parts of..
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Abstract Hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) is an essential procedure during aortic surgery to protect organs; however, hypothermia is believed to cause coagulopathy, which is a major fatal complication. This study..
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Abstract Importance In cardiac surgery, albumin solution may maintain hemodynamics better than crystalloids and reduce the decrease in platelet count and excessive fluid balance, but randomized trials are needed to compare..
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