Yearly Archives: 2024

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Surgical repair of complex congenital heart defects with hypoplasia or atresia of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) may require pulmonary valve implantation or replacement during the primary..

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Abstract Background There is significant variability in postoperative neurological injury rates in patients with , with early injuries impacting long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes; therefore, there is an urgent need for identifying effective..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often withheld in patients with significant neurologic injury or recent neurosurgical intervention due to perceived futility. Studies of neurosurgical interventions before or during..

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Abstract There is insufficient data on the outcomes of donation after circulatory death (DCD) multiorgan transplant that includes heart. The primary objective of this study is to compare the overall..

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Abstract We describe a 15 year old patient with failing second-stage single-ventricle palliation and left pulmonary artery thrombosis successfully supported with HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device and a Fontan completion..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  The objectives of our systematic review and meta-analyses were to determine the diagnostic accuracy of central venous oxygen saturation (Scvo2) in estimating mixed venous oxygen saturation (Svo2) and..

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Abstract John McCarthy first used the term artificial intelligence (AI) in a conference at Dartmouth College in 1956. He discussed “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.” This paved..

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Abstract Background: Calcium channel blocker (CCB) toxicity presents a significant mortality risk, highlighting the need for effective treatment strategies such as ECMO. This study analyzes ELSO registry data to determine the..

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Abstract With the COVID pandemic, veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was implanted in many patients around the world. Data regarding follow-up and recovery of patients who are placed on..

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Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is an effective life support technology in treating patients with cardiorespiratory failure. It could be used as a bridge to recovery, potentially improving patient outcomes due..

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Abstract Despite high mortality rates, pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) redeployments are frequently discussed in everyday clinical care. We aim to investigate predictors of mortality in those patients. Clinical data..

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Abstract Utilization of 10ºC static storage safely extended both ischemic time and travel radius in heart transplantation. A 57-year-old man with ischemic cardiomyopathy, a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Extracorporeal circulation induces pronounced effects on haemostasis and rheology. To study these, an ex vivo simulation model is an attractive alternative but often requires large amounts of blood. We sought..

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Abstract Introduction  With increased incorporation of simulation-based methodologies into quality improvement activities, standards for reporting on simulation-specific elements in healthcare improvement research are needed. Methods  We followed established consensus process..

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Abstract Background The utility of operating room extubation (ORE) after cardiac surgery over fast-track extubation (FTE) within 6 hours remains contested. We hypothesized ORE would be associated with equivalent rates..

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Abstract Thrombosis and plasma leakage are two of the most frequent dysfunctions of polypropylene (PP) hollow fiber membrane (PPM) used in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. In this study, a..

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Abstract Introduction: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance and right ventricular afterload, resulting in right ventricular dysfunction (RVD). Stratification is crucial to early identify patients with elevated..

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Abstract Objectives:  Explore whether extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) mortality differs by in-hospital cardiac arrest location and whether moving patients for cannulation impacts outcome. Design:  Retrospective cohort study. Setting:  ECPR hospitals..

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Abstract Purpose Cardiac surgery patients require chest drains for postoperative fluid drainage. Innovations in this field include chemical drain coating and manual clot extraction systems, aiming to provide reduced clotting..

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Abstract Introduction This study aimed to investigate the relationship between acquired antithrombin deficiency in patients undergoing postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (PC-ECMO) and thromboembolic or haemorrhagic events such as bleeding, peripheral..

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Abstract Study Design Retrospective study. Purpose To investigate the risk factors for allogeneic red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. Overview of Literature Studies have not..

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Abstract The complement system is a set of over 50 proteins that constitutes an essential part of the innate immune system. Complement system activation involves an organized proteolytic cascade. Overactivation..

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Abstract Endothelial injury is usually considered as a major com-ponent of the systemic inflammatory response observed during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygena-tion (VA-ECMO) support. Yet, few data are avail-able to support..

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Abstract THE 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) guidelines for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) supersede the 2013 guidelines published a decade ago, incorporating substantial developments in device technology and..

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Abstract Introduction: Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic complication of pregnancy with high mortality rate. It is an inflammatory response leading to cardiovascular collapse. We present a case of successful..

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Abstract Heparin resistance (HR) is observed before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), despite with normal antithrombin III (AT-III) levels. The relationships between preoperative AT-III activity and activated clotting time (ACT) after the..

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Abstract Background: Left atrial veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (LAVA-ECMO) is a novel mechanical cardiocirculatory support strategy that provides robust cardiocirculatory support and simultaneous left and right atrial venting via a multi-fenestrated..

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Abstract Sepsis is a dysregulated host response to infection responsible for life-threatening organ dysfunction.1  Along with early antimicrobial administration and source control, correction of hemodynamic derangements is a crucial aspect of..

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Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da Unicamp de Perfusionistas. É..