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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a form of temporary mechanical circulatory support and simultaneous extracorporeal gas exchange for acute cardiorespiratory failure, including refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) and..

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Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to describe the survival and neurological outcome in patients with  treated with and without mechanical  (MCS). Methods This was a retrospective observational  on patients with..

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Abstract Importance: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has poor outcome. Whether intra-arrest transport, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), and immediate invasive assessment and treatment (invasive strategy) is beneficial in this setting remains uncertain...

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Children presenting with acute myocarditis may experience rapid clinical deterioration requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); however, our understanding of best practices and timing of ECMO initiation are lacking...

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To describe the clinical characteristics and organ donation rate of patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) at the time of death. DESIGN:  Retrospective observational study. Pearson chi-square..

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Abstract Background: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECPR) in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients is usually implemented in-hospital. As survival in ECPR patients is critically time-dependent, alternative models..

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Abstract Background Myocardial protection during operations with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and aortic cross clamping is vital. For this purpose, Del Nido (DN) and Custodiol cardioplegia (CC) solutions are used for..

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Abstract Aim To elucidate the effectiveness of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in accidental hypothermia (AH) patients with and without cardiac arrest (CA), including details of complications. Methods This study was..

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Abstract Introduction There is increasing evidence for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) as a rescue therapy for selected patients in refractory cardiac arrest (CA). Besides patient selection, the control of reperfusion..

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Abstract VA-ECMO is commonly used for patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) or refractory cardiac arrest (CA) undergoing PCI for ACS. In this setting at high risk of both thrombotic and..

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Abstract Heart transplant remains the most durable treatment for end-stage congestive heart failure. Since the first successful human heart transplant performed by Barnard in 1967, advances in organ procurement, understanding..

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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an adjunct supportive therapy to conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) employing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in the setting of refractory cardiac arrest. Its use..

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Abstract Purpose: Veno‑arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be used to restore organ perfusionin patients with cardiogenic shock until native heart recovery occurs. It may be challenging, however, to..

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Abstract Aims The long-term outcomes of patients treated with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for refractory ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation (VT/VF) out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remain poorly defined. The purpose of this..

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Abstract Background  Although the body of knowledge related to Cardiac Surgery Unit Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS) guideline has grown over the last 10 years, there is no existing literature examining..

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Abstract A nationwide trial has kicked off in the Netherlands as four Mobile Medical Teams join forces to offer extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) as rescue therapy for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest...

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Abstract The time between onset of cardiogenic shock and initiation of mechanical circulatory support is inversely related to patient survival as delays in transporting patients to the operating room (OR)..

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Abstract Objective: The impact of cardiac arrest in the donor on long-term outcomes of pediatric heart transplantation has not been studied. Methods: The UNOS database was queried for primary pediatric heart transplantation..

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Abstract Background and Aims Despite of the effectiveness of on pump cardiac surgeries in valvular diseases, cardioplegic arrest and myocardial reperfusion injury are still an obstacle. Many cardioprotective additives are..

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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly being used for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock patients, although the evidence supporting its use in this context remains insufficient. The aim..

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Abstract Background: Survival rates in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remain low with conventional advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) implantation during ongoing resuscitation, a method called..

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Abstract Objective: Venous drainage is often problematic in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Here, we describe our experience with a self-expandable stent cannula designed to optimize venous drainage. Methods: The smart canula® was used..

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Abstract Assessment and treatment of a patient with a  (VAD) is slightly different than what is expected in any other patient out there. Let’s look at what we need to know..

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Abstract Importance  Intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist device (LVAD) compared with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been associated with increased risk of mortality and bleeding among patients with acute myocardial infarction..

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Case A 55 year old female, no previous medical history, underwent out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) was initiated, with return of spontaneous circulation after 30’ of conventional..

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Abstract Focused cardiac ultrasound is an important aspect of the comprehensive management of patients with cardiac arrest, especially in patients selected for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR). It guides physician during..

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Abstract Importance  The administration of a high fraction of oxygen following return of spontaneous circulation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may increase reperfusion brain injury. Objective  To determine whether targeting a lower oxygen..

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Abstract Background: This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for in-hospital cardiac arrest treatment. Methods: A decision tree and Markov model were constructed based on current literature...

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Abstract Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a leading cause of mortality with survival rates of less than 10%. In selected patients, survival may be improved via timely application of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)...

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Abstract Background  (ECMO) is an invasive procedure used to support critically ill patients with the most severe forms of cardiac or respiratory failure in the short term, but long-term effects..