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EACTS/STS Guidelines for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic syndromes of the aortic organ

INTRODUCTION ‘The obvious is imperceptible until it is perceived’ For centuries, the field of medicine has centred its attention on the function of end organs. The shift in perception that..

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2023 American Heart Association Focused Update on Adult Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines…

Abstract Cardiac arrest is common and deadly, affecting up to 700 000 people in the United States annually. Advanced cardiac life support measures are commonly used to improve outcomes. This “2023..

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European Resuscitation Council and European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines 2021: post‑resuscitation care

Abstract The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) have collaborated to produce these post-resuscitation care guidelines for adults, which are based on the..

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Clinical Guidelines for Routine Neuromonitoring in Neonatal and Pediatric Patients Supported on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Disclaimer:  These guidelines for routine neuromonitoring in neonatal and pediatric patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health..

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists/American Society of Extracorporeal Technology Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Adult…

Abstract This article has no abstract. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons requests that this article be cited as: Brown JR, Baker RA, Shore-Lesserson L, et al. The Society of Thoracic..

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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Adults. Interim Guideline Consensus Statement From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization

Abstract Disclaimer:  Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being deployed for selected patients in cardiac arrest who do not attain a native circulation with conventional CPR (ECPR). This ELSO guideline is..

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Manual ECMO - Heart Team Chile 2023

Profesionales del hospital San Juan de Dios y la Clínica red Salud Santiago, con mas de 20 años de experiencia, han realizado este manual ECMO disponible para todo el mundo...

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ESICM guidelines on acute respiratory distress syndrome: definition, phenotyping and respiratory support strategies

Abstract The aim of these guidelines is to update the 2017 clinical practice guideline (CPG) of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). The scope of this CPG is..

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Step by step daily management of short-term mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock in adults in the intensive cardiac care…

Step by step daily management of short-term mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock in adults in the intensive cardiac care unit. A clinical consensus statement of the Association for Acute..

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Systematic review and critical appraisal of guidance documents for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been extensively used during both the H1N1 influenza pandemic and COVID-19 pandemic. When the number of patients receiving ECMO support and ECMO centres sharply..

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The 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Guidelines for Mechanical Circulatory Support: A 10- Year Update

Abstract In 2013, the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) published the first official guidelines for implantable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) as commissioned by its Board of Directory...

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Management of severe peri-operative bleeding: Guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care

Abstract BACKGROUND  Management of peri-operative bleeding is complex and involves multiple assessment tools and strategies to ensure optimal patient care with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality. These updated..

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New European “Guidelines for the Management of Severe Perioperative Bleeding” Consider Hemoadsorption for the First-Time

Abstract PRINCETON, N.J., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification, announces that..

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The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation/Heart Failure Society of America Guideline on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support

Abstract In spite of medical advances, cardiogenic and pulmonary shock are associated with high mortality and morbidity. The availability and use of acute or temporary mechanical support devices has grown..

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2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of…

Abstract Aim The “2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular..

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EchoGuide™

NOW AVAILABLE! Download ASE’s EchoGuideTM today and gain access to a powerful echocardiography calculator and algorithm app. EchoGuideTM provides access to over 50 calculators, algorithms, and charts based on key ASE guidelines..

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American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology Standards and Guidelines for Pediatric and Congenital Perfusion Practice

Abstract The American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) has created the following document based on clinical evidence and currently accepted perfusion practices. Perfusionists are the only allied healthcare professionals formally..

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A practical guideline for performing a comprehensive transthoracic echocardiogram in the congenital heart disease patient: consensus recommendations from the British…

Abstract Transthoracic echocardiography is an essential tool in the diagnosis, assessment, and management of paediatric and adult populations with suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease. Congenital echocardiography is highly operator-dependent,..

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Donor Heart Selection: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Providers

Abstract The proposed donor heart selection guidelines provide an evidence-based and expert-consensus recommendations for the selection of donor hearts following brain death. These recommendations were compiled by an international panel..

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Getting the best from the Heart Team: guidance for cardiac multidisciplinary meetings

Abstract The purpose of this document is to update the existing joint British Societies recommendations on multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) published in 2015 to reflect changes in practice. We aim to..

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Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutritional Support in the Neonatal and Pediatric ECMO Patient

Abstract This guideline discusses nutritional support for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Data for nutrient delivery during ECMO support and its impact on outcomes are..

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Heart Failure Guideline - ACC/AHA/HFSA guideline

Abstract A new joint guideline published today from the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the Heart Failure Society of America, increases the focus on preventing heart..

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Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Guidelines for Fluid Overload, Acute Kidney Injury, and Electrolyte Management

Abstract This guideline for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) fluid and electrolyte management for all patient populations is intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health..

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STS/SCA/AmSECT/SABM Update to the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Patient Blood Management

Abstract  Owing to the constantly evolving nature of the medical literature, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) clinical practice guidelines periodically undergo evaluation and updating. A multidisciplinary panel of experts..

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ELSO Interim Guidelines for Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Cardiac Patients

Abstract Over the past decade, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has increased exponentially, from approximately 30–40 patients per year in the United States 20 years ago, to over..

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Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Guideline for Transport and Retrieval of Adult and Pediatric Patients with ECMO Support

Abstract Disclaimer:  This extracorporeal life support organization guideline describes the preparation for and undertaking of transport and retrieval of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The guideline describes useful and..

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ELSO Guidelines for Adult and Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuits

Abstract This guideline describes the ECMO circuit for all patient populations. These guidelines describe safe practice based on extensive experience and are considered consensus guidelines. These guidelines are not intended..

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2021 ELSO Adult and Pediatric Anticoagulation Guidelines

Abstract Anticoagulation is necessary for most pediatric and adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients to prevent circuit clotting. Inherently, the most common side effect of anticoagulation is bleeding. Anticoagulation during..

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The ‘Ten Commandments’ of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure

Abstract The 10 main messages of the new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure are:

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2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on…

Abstract Aim The guideline for coronary artery revascularization replaces the 2011 coronary artery bypass graft surgery and the 2011 and 2015 percutaneous coronary intervention guidelines, providing a patient-centric approach to..

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