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Medicating patients during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: the evidence is building

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which can support gas exchange or hemodynamics in patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, has demonstrated considerable evolution over the last decade [], with..

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Choosing the appropriate configuration and cannulation strategies for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: the potential dynamic process of organ support and importance…

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is becoming a common procedure to support patients with severe cardio-circulatory or respiratory failure as well as in case of combined compromise of the two..

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Concomitant ECMO And IABP Support in Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock Patients

Abstract Objectives Simultaneous mechanical  (MCS) with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) to  (ECMO) is common in postcardiotomy  (PCS). This study aimed to analyse the effect of concomitant ECMO and IABP therapy on the short-term..

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Mechanical Circulatory Support in Delayed Surgery of Post-Infarction Ventricular Septal Rupture in Patients in Cardiogenic Shock-A Review

Abstract Post-infarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a serious complication of myocardial infarction, which, in its natural course or treated medically, is related to high mortality rate. Surgical intervention remains..

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How to Optimize ECLS Results beyond Ventricular Unloading: From ECMO to CentriMag® eVAD

Abstract CentriMag® extracorporeal VAD support could represent a more physiological choice than conventional ECMO in primary cardiogenic shock. We therefore evaluated the outcome of patients with primary cardiogenic shock who were..

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Primary graft failure after cardiac transplantation: prevalence, prognosis and risk factors

Abstract Objectives: Primary graft failure (PGF) is a common and devastating complication, despite the advances in perioperative treatment. We aim to evaluate the prevalence of PGF and its impact on survival..

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The impact of Centre's heart transplant status and volume on in-hospital outcomes following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory post-cardiotomy cardiogenic…

Abstract Background: Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCS) that is refractory to inotropic support remains a major concern in cardiac surgery and is almost universally fatal unless treated with mechanical support. While reported..

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Acute right ventricular injury phenotyping in ARDS

Abstract The presence of right ventricular (RV) injury in the context of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is significantly associated with increased mortality posing a clinical challenge []. In a..

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UNOS Registry Study: The Impact of Preoperative Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices to Heart Transplant Outcomes in over 78,000 Patients

Abstract Purpose Preoptimizing the hemodynamics and volume status prior to heart transplant is essential for the outcome. Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been expanding especially after recent changes to..

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Association of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation With New Mental Health Diagnoses in Adult Survivors of Critical Illness

Abstract Importance  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as temporary cardiorespiratory support in critically ill patients, but little is known regarding long-term psychiatric sequelae among survivors after ECMO. Objective  To investigate the..

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Simple open-heart surgery protocol for sickle-cell disease patients: a retrospective cohort study comparing patients undergoing mitral valve surgery

Abstract OBJECTIVES Sickle-cell disease (SCD) patients are considered to be at high risk from open-heart surgery. This study assessed the role of a simple sickling-prevention protocol. METHODS Perioperative non-specific and..

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Perioperative Management of a Patient With Combined Bernard Soulier syndrome and Storage Pool Disease During On-Pump Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Bernard Soulier syndrome is a rare hereditary macrothrombocytopenia, with an incidence of <1 per million.  Patients may have variable platelet counts, ranging from <10 × 109/L to normal, as well as..

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Benefits of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support in Patients with Postcardiotomy Shock Requiring Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background: The benefit of the combined use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for postcardiotomy shock remains unclear. We aimed to analyse the potential..

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Abiomed Successfully Completes All Impella Post-Approval Studies for High-Risk PCI, Cardiogenic Shock, Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock and Right Heart Failure

Abstract Danvers, Mass., October 21, 2022 –  (Nasdaq: ABMD) announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and closed the post-approval study reports related to the pre-market approvals (PMA)..

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Pressure and flow properties of cannulae for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation I: return (arterial) cannulae

Abstract Adequate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in the adult requires cannulae permitting blood flows up to 6-8 L/minute. In accordance with Poiseuille's law, flow is proportional to the fourth power..

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Impact of Cannula Size on Clinical Outcomes in Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is an effective mechanical circulatory support for cardiopulmonary failure. Conventionally, an arterial cannula over 15 Fr is inserted for full circulatory support in..

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According to a recent study designed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of lung transplantation for respiratory failure from COVID-19,…

Abstract According to a recent study designed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of lung transplantation for respiratory failure from COVID-19, transplantation can produce acceptable results if it is performed..

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Clinical Outcomes and Cost Associated With an Intravascular Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device vs Intra-aortic Balloon Pump in Patients Presenting…

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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Donation After Circulatory Death in Heart Transplantation: History, Outcomes, Clinical Challenges, and Opportunities to Expand the Donor Pool

Abstract Heart transplantation remains the gold-standard therapy for end-stage heart failure; the expected median survival range is 12–13 years. More than 30,000 heart transplants have been performed globally in the..

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Two Birds, One Stone: Awake Extracorporeal Life Support

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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The Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Burns: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Burns are among the leading causes of trauma worldwide, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common cause of death in burn patients. Some patients develop hypoxemia refractory..

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VSD transatrial closure & Zeraatian's double tunnel technique for PS with preservation of native valve

Patient with DORV with subaortic VSD and Pulmonary trunc stenosis undergone VSD transatrial closure and and Zeraatian's double tunnel technique for PS with preservation of native valve.   [playlist ids="36451"]..

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Anatomia e Fisiologia Cardíaca. - Webinar 37

Anatomia e Fisiologia Cardíaca. 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..

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Bioengineers a huge step closer to building a human heart for transplant

Washington - Unlike other organs, the heart cannot heal itself after injury. Heart disease is the top cause of mortality and is particularly deadly. For this reason, tissue engineering will..

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Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Shock Classification to Stratify Outcomes of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract We applied the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) schema to cardiogenic shock (CS) patients treated with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to assess performance in this high..

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Aortic arch exposure and all arch branches isolation with just minimally invasive partial upper sternotomy

Aortic arch exposure and all arch branches isolation with just minimally invasive partial upper sternotomy for patient with LT hypoplastic heart syndrome with arch hypoplasia prepared cannulation site in preliminary..

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Mechanical Circulatory Support in the ICU

  A lecture for medical professionals about mechanical circulatory support devices including LVADs, balloon pumps, Impella, and ECMO.          

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How to perform focused transoesophageal echocardiography during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

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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Risk Factors and Consequences of Late-Onset Hyperlactatemia After Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Abstract Objective Mechanisms and consequences of late-onset  after cardiac surgery remain unclear. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors and outcomes of late , defined as a lactate value..

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