Monthly Archives: mayo 2026

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EuroFusion Webinar: Donor Circulatory Death and Perfusion - The Full A to Z Overview for Optimal Organ Recovery - May…

Fecha y hora 20 may 2026 20:00 en Madrid Descripción Donor Circulatory Death and Perfusion - The Full A to Z Overview for Optimal Organ Recovery

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Ecmo essential

  Faten Farid Awdallah:   Critical care consultants at king Abdullah medical city, holly capital. Critical care ass professor at national heart institute, Egypt

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International Webinar on Perfusion (IWOP2026) - May 5

International Webinar on Perfusion (IWOP2026) Hosted by the German Society for Perfusion , this expert-led webinar focuses on advanced mechanical circulatory support:  Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Prof. Manreet K...

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Body Mass Index and Survival in Children Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Importance  Underweight and obesity represent opposite ends of the nutritional risk spectrum that negatively affect children’s health worldwide. Both conditions have been associated with increased mortality in pediatric patients receiving..

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Preoperative Use of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Postinfarct Ventricular Septal Rupture: Insights From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but often fatal complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), with a high mortality largely driven by resultant cardiogenic shock. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..

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Flow Control and Oxygenation of Preservation Solution in Circulatory Determined Death Donors Undergoing Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion

Abstract Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is increasingly implemented to optimize the outcome of transplantation from donors undergoing circulatory determination of death. NRP shortens the duration of warm ischemia, allowing splanchnic..

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Revisiting the Concept of DIC: A Phenotype-guided Framework for Modern Hemostatic Medicine

Abstract Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) has long been described as a catastrophic systemic activation of coagulation with suppressed anticoagulant and fibrinolytic pathways, culminating in macro- and microvascular thrombosis, hypoperfusion, and..

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The Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurosurgical Patients: A Single-Center Analysis and Systematic Review

Abstract Background This study evaluates the outcomes and management considerations associated with using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), including those requiring neurosurgical intervention. It..

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Describing hemodynamic states: a plea for systematic terminology

Abstract A clear and systematic terminological framework is essential for exactly describing a patient’s hemodynamic state. After assessing absolute values of hemodynamic variables and considering the specific clinical context, the..

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Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support and Shock Teams in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery: The Strategic Evolution of Protected Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background Protected cardiac surgery is a proactive strategy that applies temporary mechanical circulatory support to prevent perioperative low cardiac output syndrome in high-risk cardiac surgery. Rather than escalating vasoactive..

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Bleeding and thrombotic events during micro-axial flow pump support: A European multicenter cohort study

Abstract Background Bleeding and thrombosis are major complications of micro-axial flow pump (mAFP) support in cardiogenic shock (CS), yet contemporary data on their incidence, temporal trends, and prognostic impact remain..

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Anticoagulants beyond coagulation: a narrative review of cardiovascular effects

Abstract Anticoagulants are widely used to prevent and treat thrombotic disorders, and continuous advances have refined their efficacy and safety. Beyond their established anticoagulant function, growing evidence indicates that some..

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Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Management of Hemostasis After Complex Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Intractable bleeding during cardiac surgery is a rare but life-threatening complication. We describe a novel management approach in which the patient was supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation until..

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ECMO Billing & Coding Tips for Building a Financially Successful Program - May 13

13 may 2026 07:00 p. m. en Madrid   Dr. Ara Balkian, Strategic Advisor to Integration Health, will lead an in-depth discussion on the financial and clinical significance of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)...

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Bilateral Pneumonectomy + Lung Transplant with Dynamic ECMO Support (DREAM-style strategy)

  Conceptual Framework: Bilateral Pneumonectomy + Lung Transplant with Dynamic ECMO Support (DREAM-style strategy) 1. Clinical Context & Rationale This scenario typically applies to: * End-stage bilateral lung malignancy confined..

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NAFA VCU 45th Annual Meeting Advancing Cardiovascular Perfusion - Nov 30 / Dec 3

Monday, November 30, 2026 – Thursday, December 3, 2026 Disney's Yacht Club Resort 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830, United States Program Overview For over 45 years,..

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Pediatric ecmo course Saudi Pediatric ECLS team - June 4/5

Pediatric ECMO course and meet experts in the field. This course includes interactive sessions and hands-on practice.

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Paris International Diploma in ECMO & Simulation Course - Oct 28/31

Es el momento de transformar tu práctica profesional mediante una experiencia de aprendizaje inmersivo basada en la metodología del Hospital Pitié-Salpêtrière. Fechas • 28 y 29 de octubre: Experiencia teórica..

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Barts Heart Advanced ECHO Course - Sept 25/27

Description Audience:  Proficient in 2D echo Basic understanding of Doppler Those seeking higher qualifications (e.g., EDEC, BSE level 2, etc..) Physiologists seeking an understanding of critical care echo.   Outline:..

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Adult ECMO Specialist Course — Full Course - June 27

The “Full Program” is designed to prepare the learner for the ELSO Adult ECMO Certification Exam. Following completion of the course, it is the learner’s responsibility to ensure they have..

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First ELSO Technology & Innovation Webinar - Innovative Monitoring in ICU & ECMO

Innovative Monitoring in ICU and ECMO. Speakers will discuss the technical aspects of creating monitoring systems and algorithms for to identify patients that might need ECMO and to monitor progress..

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1st Tanzanian ECMO Conference - 23 May

Marking 51 years of ECMO and making history as Tanzania soon begins her ECMO journey. We welcome you to the 1st Tanzanian ECMO Conference. Join us to know what ECMO..

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The Sooner, the Better: Neuroprotective Strategies in Fetuses With Congenital Heart Disease

Abstract Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most frequent congenital malformation at birth and is associated with neurodevelopmental impairments. Alterations in cardiovascular physiology can lead to reduced cerebral blood perfusion..

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Parallel Dual-Lumen Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Following Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract Differential oxygenation may complicate extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) either due to the initial pathology or subsequent lung injury. The dual circulation phenomenon inherent to peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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Viscoelastic point-of-care testing for monitoring unfractionated heparin in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study comparing ClotPro® IN/HI-Test, aPTT and…

Abstract Background Monitoring of unfractionated heparin (UFH) in critically ill patients is challenging due to disease-related alterations of the coagulation system, directly affecting conventional laboratory tests, including activated partial thromboplastin..

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Impact of amino acid supplementation on cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases: a systematic review

Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with chronic kidney disease (CKD) constituting a significant risk factor. Despite the crucial role of amino acids as fundamental..

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Elective Use of Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to Support Complex Surgery Involving the Central Airways

Abstract Introduction Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) supports oxygenation and carbon dioxide (CO2) clearance in the short- or mid-term, and is traditionally utilized in severe, refractory respiratory failure. There is..

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Epidemiology of nosocomial infections in ECMO patients in Qatar: the CLEAN-Q seven-year retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical rescue therapy complicated by high rates of nosocomial infections (NIs). While Western data abound, evidence from the Middle East remains limited...

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The Impact of Body Temperature on Neurologic Outcomes in Neonatal Aortic Arch Surgery Using Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion: A Scoping Review

Abstract Antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) and hypothermia are widely used neuroprotective strategies during neonatal aortic arch repairs. Still, over 50% of neonates exhibit new or worsened white matter injury in..

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Early Postoperative Mitral Bioprosthetic Thrombosis During ECMO Support: Urgent Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation

Abstract Acute postoperative bioprosthetic valve thrombosis is a rare complication with challenging treatment. We present two consecutive cases of patients with myocardial infarction and papillary muscle rupture requiring urgent surgical..

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