Yearly Archives: 2022

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Abstract Graduate medical education is predominantly based on a time-based apprenticeship model, with implied acquisition of proficiency after a pre-set amount of clinical exposure. While motion metrics have been used..

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Abstract Purpose The primary aim of this study was to examine the effects of two oxygenator systems on major adverse events and mortality. Methods A total of 181 consecutive patients..

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Abstract There is little research on factors that influence the choice of dialyzer in patients undergoing hemodialysis. In patients at risk for poorer outcomes, including those with hypoalbuminemia, understanding how..

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Abstract Supporting homeostasis in a pregnant woman with brain death to achieve fetal viability is called somatic support. We present a case of young pregnant woman at 21 weeks’ gestation..

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Abstract Prognostic significance of elevated serum lactate in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely known. Our objective was to study the utility of lactate measured at different points of..

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Abstract In the cardiovascular system, heart valves and vessels are subjected to continuous cyclic mechanical loadings due to the pulsatile nature of blood flow. Hence, in leveraging tissue engineering (TE)..

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Abstract Thromboelastography (TEG) evaluates viscoelastic properties of blood clot formation. The TEG 5000 analyzer is commonly used but prone to errors related to vibration or operator error. The TEG 6s..

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New technique for intramyocardial coronary artery exploration during CABG.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and cardiovascular surgery..

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Patient with iatrogenic RVB artery from RCA injury during subxiphoid pericardial drainage by junior colleague uncommon but highly fatal complication.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA..

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Always check the apex, even if you don't see any regional wall motion abnormalities! This was an LV apical thrombus resolved after anticoagulation. LV thrombus can occur within 24 h after..

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This case reports on a 6-month-old female patient (8 kg, 55 cm), who was admitted to the hospital due to severe hyperbilirubinemia. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CoW_03_2022_E_web_compressed.pdf"]  

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Abstract Background Rewarming on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with increased metabolic demands; however, it remains unclear whether cerebral autoregulation is affected during this phase. This RCT aims to describe..

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Anatomy of The Heart    @Thrombo75: Clinical pharmacist specialized in line cardiology with an Egyptian pharmaceutical company, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) Cairo university.

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A sample of Idiopathic post pump RV dysfunction despite adequate usage if cardioplegia and RV revascularisation and timely mannee cross clamp and CP administration. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of..

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Abstract A perioperative patient blood management (PBM) educational intervention was implemented for first year postgraduate doctors (interns) at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) following identification of a perioperative..

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Abstract Objective To assess predictive factors of postoperative stroke in cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Design This study was a retrospective observational study. Setting This study was conducted at..

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Abstract Objective Recombinant factor VII (rFVIIa) is used to treat cardiac surgical bleeding in an off-label manner. However, optimal dosing and timing of administration to provide efficacious yet safe outcomes..

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Abstract Purpose of review  Major bleeding in cardiac surgery is commonly encountered, and, until recently, most frequently managed with fresh frozen plasma (FFP). However, a Cochrane review found this practice..

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Abstract Objective The aim of this survey was to describe existing  standards and best practices in the Netherlands and Belgium. Design An online survey was followed up by an in-depth personal..

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Abstract Purpose Previous studies support the potential efficacy of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO) for improving survival in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) cases. Prone positioning (PP) has been..

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Abstract Background The optimal haemoglobin threshold for use of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in anaemic patients remains an active field of research. Blood is a scarce resource, and in some countries,..

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Abstract Objectives We aim at identifying the changes in venous blood saturation values that associates intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in cardiac surgery patients with reduced left ventricular function (LVF). Methods..

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Abstract From its foundational years, transfusion medicine (TM) has been associated with errors and their reporting. Patient safety and quality were brought to the forefront of health care through the..

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About the MS-ECS Program The Master of Science in Extracorporeal Science (MS-ECS) provides students with the cognitive knowledge and application of extracorporeal technology. The MS-ECS program is an online, distance-based..

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Patient with IAS tumor with malignant appearance undergone resection and reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..

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Abstract Vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) was proposed to optimize venous drainage during bypass through femoral venous cannulation. It is currently used in both adult and pediatric surgery when siphon gravity..

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Abstract Purpose Percutaneous cannulation is increasingly used for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). However, there is limited evidence about the benefit of this approach compared with conventional surgical cannulation. By..

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Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to develop and validate a score to accurately predict the probability of death for adult extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Background ECPR is..

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Abstract Objectives:  To investigate platelet pathophysiology associated with pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Design:  Prospective observational study of neonatal and pediatric ECMO patients from September 1, 2016, to December 31,..

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Heart harvest in rasool akram heart center for the young age patient with SVC and Azygus ligation technique.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..