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  Post-Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion lung-in-fridge technique, focused specifically on the perfusionist’s responsibilities:   1. Final EVLP Evaluation * Confirm suitability for transplantation: * Adequate oxygenation (PaO₂/FiO₂) * Stable pulmonary..

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    The reversed valved Potts shunt is an advanced surgical strategy for patients with severe Pulmonary Hypertension, designed to create a controlled extracardiac communication between the left pulmonary artery..

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  1. Preoperative Planning & Coordination •Multidisciplinary alignment (cardiac surgery, transplant hepatology, anesthesia, perfusion) •Donor organ assessment and synchronized timing of procurement •Hemodynamic optimization and coagulation planning •blood products (massive..

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      Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, Cardiovascular and Transplant surgeon. Advanced Fellow of Thoracic Organs Transplantation Chicago Illinois.                        ..

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  Heterotopic heart transplantation, also known as the “piggyback” or “double heart” transplant, involves implanting a donor heart alongside the recipient’s native heart rather than replacing it. This technique is..

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    Perfusion Management – Technical Notes   Core Perfusion Strategy   •Full CPB with bicaval cannulation •Target DHCA at 18–20°C •Ensure excellent venous drainage •Maintain uniform cooling (ΔT <10°C)..

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    Technical Challenges & Surgical Strategy Background •Aorto–pulmonary fistula is a rare but life-threatening complication •Common in redo cardiac surgery •Frequently associated with: •Prior aortic valve/root procedures •Infective endocarditis..

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    Heart Procurement and Placement on OCS – Stepwise Approach   I. Preoperative Preparation   1.Team Preparation •Confirm donor consent and organ allocation. •Communicate with recipient surgical team and..

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      1. Donor Identification •Identify a potential DCD donor (Maastricht category III or II in some systems). •Patient has devastating neurologic or systemic injury but does not meet..

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A redo Bentall operation for right coronary artery (RCA) ostial insufficiency represents one of the most technically demanding scenarios in complex aortic root surgery. This condition typically arises from progressive..

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In this video, the authors demonstrate a robotic right upper sleeve lobectomy with a rotational azygos vein flap. The patient was a 68-year-old female presenting with a right supra-hilar non-small..

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Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) has become a key strategy to assess, recondition, and safely transplant lungs from DCD (Donation after Circulatory Death) donors, particularly because of warm ischemia exposure...

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An on-pump veno-arterial (VA) ECMO strategy allows safe stabilization and preparation of a lung-less patient while awaiting immediate implantation of the recipient graft. Following bilateral pneumonectomy, VA ECMO provides full..

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LVAD Implantation in Pediatric Population inflow from LV and outflow to Ascending Aorta.   LVAD Implantation in the Pediatric Population   By Sam Zeraatiannejaddavani, MD   ⸻   A —..

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How to Prime an EVLP device from A to Z with back table LA and PA cuff srcuring and Dextran Priming as well connecting to EVLP.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad..

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  Cardiopulmonary bypass is established following systemic heparinization to achieve an activated clotting time greater than four hundred and eighty seconds. Arterial cannulation is performed in the ascending aorta, while..

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Heart Recovery Techniques A. Donor Types 1. DBD (Donation after Brain Death) •Traditional and most common •Heart remains perfused until cross-clamp •Predictable ischemic time 2. DCD (Donation after Circulatory Death)..

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I. PRE-PROCUREMENT PREPARATION (DCD CONTEXT)   1. Donor Selection and Planning •Confirm controlled DCD donor (Maastricht Category III). •Review: •Warm ischemic time (WIT) thresholds •Functional warm ischemia (fWIT) •Hemodynamics prior..

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  Algorithmic Step-by-Step Technique for Combined Heart and Lung Procurement Technique of Dr. Sam Zeraatiannejaddavani, MD ⸻ I. Fundamental Principles Combined heart and lung procurement is a physiology-driven, time-sensitive operation..

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En-bloc Heart–Liver Procurement 1. Exposure and Preparation The procedure begins with a midline sternotomy extended into a midline laparotomy, allowing simultaneous access to both the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The..

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Bilateral Robotic Lung Transplant as well as lung Procurement and usage of EVLPD for the borderline Donor     Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani,Attending Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery and Head of..

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A quick explanation of heart transplantation.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, Attending Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery and Head of Department of Transplant and OPO of IUMS and Superfellowship of Advanced..

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Aortic Aneurysm Closure intraoperatively with Amplatzer Device Instead of total root replacement as a paradigm to conventional high risk surgery.     Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..

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Patient with Previous Biological Valve Undergone Redo Operation and Intraoperative TAVI Implant as a feasible alternative.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well..

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We present an enhanced percutaneous decannulation technique for a patient undergoing  veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This innovative approach uses two distinct percutaneous vascular devices, offering a more reliable and more..

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This video demonstrates the technique of open cut down femoral vessel cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass during minimally invasive procedures using the semi-Seldinger technique.   The information and views presented on..

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Implantation of Syncardia Total Artificial Heart in Patient with severe biventricular failure with the usage of CPB as well as Bicaval toal inflow cannulation and aortic cross clamp without usage..

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[playlist ids="49848"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and cardiovascular surgery department.          ..

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Lung Harvest in Patient with Unilateral PAPVC.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and cardiovascular surgery department...

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Lung Harvest in Patient with multiple rib fractures and usage of.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant..