Yearly Archives: 2022

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CABG four grafts and annomalous origin of LT pulmonary Veins

Patient with CABG four grafts including 3 SVG and one LIMA on LAD and annamalous origin of LT pulmonary Veins which were superimposed to LT pulmonary artery , courtesy of..

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7 ações que te tornam um profissional diferenciado - Webinar 25

Parte II da aula Tocando CEC!!! Vamos finalizar uma CEC com o Prof. Elio Carvalho Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista..

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Heart Failure Guideline - ACC/AHA/HFSA guideline

Abstract A new joint guideline published today from the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the Heart Failure Society of America, increases the focus on preventing heart..

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Patent Stent in the Left Circumflex Artery

Coronary CT Angiography. Patent Stent in the Left Circumflex Artery. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist with more than 20 years ofexperience in the public and  private sector. Expertise in..

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TEVAR - Type IA and Type IB endoleak

TEVAR - CT angiography shows Type IA and Type IB endoleak. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist with more than 20 years ofexperience in the public and  private sector. Expertise..

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Stent of the intermediate segment and stenosis of the distal segment of the Right Coronary Artery

  Coronary CT Angiography shows patent stent of the intermediate segment and high grade stenosis of the distal segment of the Right Coronary Artery. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist..

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High grade stenosis of the Circumflex Artery

  Coronary CT Angiography - High grade stenosis of the Circumflex Artery. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist with more than 20 years ofexperience in the public and  private sector...

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Analysis of poor prognostic factors of cerebral nerve after deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in patients with type A aortic dissection

Abstract Objective: To investigate the influences of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) on postoperative cranial nerve function in patients undergoing surgery for type A aortic dissection. Methods: A total of 100 patients..

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The use of a noninvasive intracranial pressure monitoring method in the intensive care unit to improve neuroprotection in postoperative cardiac…

Abstract Brain injury caused by extracorporeal circulation during cardiovascular surgical procedures has been a recurring complication since the implementation of extracorporeal circulation five decades ago. There is no unique cause..

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Association Between Short-term Neurological Outcomes and Extreme Hyperoxia in Patients with Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Who Underwent Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A…

Abstract Background: To investigate the impact of hyperoxia that developed immediately after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) on patients’ short-term neurological outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods:..

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Retrograde autologous priming for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery

Abstract Objectives Little is known about the safety and clinical utility of retrograde autologous priming (RAP) in patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. We hypothesized that RAP would increase..

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The Effect of Hyperoxemia on Neurological Outcomes of Adult Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Hyperoxemia commonly occurs in clinical practice and is often left untreated. Many studies have shown increased mortality in patients with hyperoxemia, but data on neurological outcome in these patients..

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Perioperative Spinal Cord Ischemia After Cardiac Surgery Not Involving the Aorta: A Review of the Literature

Abstract Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) associated with aortic surgery is well-described; however, SCI after cardiac surgery not involving the aorta is an unusual and underappreciated phenomenon. The authors reviewed the literature and found..

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Dynamic oxygenator blood volume during prolonged extracorporeal life support

Abstract Current methods for identification of oxygenator clotting during prolonged extracorporeal life support include visual inspection, evaluation of oxygenator resistance and oxygen exchange performance, and assessment of clotting-related laboratory parameters...

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Comparison of bubble removal performances of five membrane oxygenators with and without a pre-filter

Abstract When employing minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC), the removal of bubbles in the circuit is important to prevent air embolism. We investigated the bubble removal performance of the FHP..

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Association Between Hyperoxemia and Increased Cell-Free Plasma Hemoglobin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants and Children

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To determine potential risk factors for severe hemolysis during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass and examine whether supraphysiologic levels of oxygen and cardiopulmonary bypass duration are associated with hemolysis. DESIGN: ..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Trauma

Abstract Over the past decades, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been utilized increasingly in severe trauma patients, and its advantages are becoming widely accepted., The article by Trivedi et al. illustrates a recent..

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Apical thrombosis after previous acute myocardial infarction

Apical thrombosis after previous acute myocardial infarction.  Pierluigi Incarnato,  TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)    

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PerfWeb 81 (3 days event) - 23/25 June

  Day 1—Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry - Wolf, Parkinson White Syndrome Tammy Sparacino, CCP and the PerfWeb team lecture and discuss: Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry. John Ingram, CCP..

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Case Report: Prevention of Rhabdomyolysis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury by Extracorporeal Blood Purification with CytoSorb®

This case reports on a 12-year-old boy, who was hit by a motorcycle while riding his bicycle. The motorcycle ran over the boy’s legs causing an open wound in the..

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PerfWeb 80 (3 days event)

  Day 1—Preoperative Stroke Before Cardiac Surgery Does Not Increase Postoperative Stroke Tammy Sparacino, CCP and the PerfWeb team lecture on: Preoperative stroke before cardiac Surgery does not increase postoperative..

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PerfWeb 79 (3 days event) - 26/28 April

  Day 1—The future of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Ann Guercio, CCP, President of the ABCP will discuss the future of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion...

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Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Guidelines for Fluid Overload, Acute Kidney Injury, and Electrolyte Management

Abstract This guideline for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) fluid and electrolyte management for all patient populations is intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health..

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Magnetic levitation pumps for cell-free hemoglobin prevention during VV ECMO

Abstract Increased plasma concentrations of circulating cell-free hemoglobin (CFH) are supposed to contribute to the multifactorial etiology of acute kidney injury (AKI). In their recent article: “The role of cell-free..

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STS/SCA/AmSECT/SABM Update to the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Patient Blood Management

Abstract  Owing to the constantly evolving nature of the medical literature, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) clinical practice guidelines periodically undergo evaluation and updating. A multidisciplinary panel of experts..

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Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Cardiac Surgery: The VENICE International Cohort Study

Abstract Objective Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) remain a main issue after cardiac surgery. The objective was to report the incidence and identify risk factors of PPC after cardiac surgery. Design..

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Serum biomarkers of brain injury after uncomplicated cardiac surgery: Secondary analysis from a randomized trial

Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is common after cardiac surgery. Postoperative measurements of brain injury biomarkers may identify brain damage and predict cognitive dysfunction. We describe the release patterns of..

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Cause of In-Hospital Death After Weaning from Venoarterial-Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Purpose A survival gap between weaning from venoarterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and the hospital discharge has been consistently reported. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical..

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Induced Hypothermia to as Cold as 3°C in Humans: Forgotten Cases Rediscovered

Abstract Zafren, Ken, Raimund Lechner, Peter Paal, Hermann Brugger, Giles Peek, and Tomasz Darocha. Induced hypothermia to as cold as 3°C in humans: Forgotten cases rediscovered. High Alt Med Biol. 22:000–000, 2021...

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The association of modifiable mechanical ventilation settings, blood gas changes and survival on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiac arrest

Abstract Research question Given the relative independence of ventilator settings from gas exchange and plasticity of blood gas values during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), do mechanical ventilation parameters and blood..

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