Abstract Objectives Forced-diuresis during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can be associated with significant electrolyte shifts. This study reports on the serum electrolyte changes during balanced forced-diuresis with the RenalGuard® system (RG)..
Read MoreAbstract This study aimed to evaluate intraoperative interruptions by frequency, type, interference and source, and preventive measures. The interruptions in the operating theatre were evaluated for 52 surgical procedures based..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a standard technique for cardiac surgery, but comes with the risk of severe neurological complications (e.g. stroke) caused by embolisms and/or reduced cerebral perfusion. We..
Read MoreAbstract Limited data are available on the use of the prone position in cardiac surgery. Concerns in performing this maneuver in open cardiac surgery due to the risk of post-sternotomy..
Read MoreAbstract Heparin resistance is suspected when more heparin than usual is needed to achieve a therapeutic range of activated partial-thromboplastin time. Management may include increasing the heparin dose, supplementing antithrombin..
Read MoreAbstract Background Recent studies characterizing in vitro hemostatic properties of whole blood (WB) leukoreduced (LR) with a platelet-sparing filter have described subtle, if any, changes to viscoelastic clotting; however, reductions..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated adverse reaction to heparin. Patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are routinely anticoagulated with heparin before the initiation of bypass...
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND: Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass induces a profound inflammatory response that, when severe, can lead to multiorgan system dysfunction. Preliminary data suggest that administration of hydroxyethyl starch (HES)..
Read MoreAbstract Return of circuit blood after discontinuing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important blood conservation strategy for reducing the need for blood transfusion. This follows the current standard of..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Hyperlactacidemia seriously affects the prognosis of cardiac surgery patients. This study was to explore the impact of target blood pressure management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on blood lactate..
Read MoreAbstract Background and Aim Perioperative blood transfusion is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) is a blood conservation strategy associated with variable success, and rarely studied..
Read MoreSingle incision pulmonary trunc and LPA and RPA and RA embolectomy in patient with femoral FX and subdural hematoma. Bicaval and total inflow technique and cardioplegia administration. [gallery ids="19474"] Dr.Sam..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a temporary life support system used to assist patients with life-threatening severe cardiac and/or respiratory insufficiency. Patients requiring ECMO can be considered the sickest..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas insufflation is used for continuous de-airing during open heart surgery. The aim was to evaluate if an additional separate venous reservoir eliminates..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the load and composition of cerebral microemboli in adult patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal life support (ECLS). METHODS Adult ECLS..
Read MoreHypoxic-ischemic brain injury is the main cause of death or disability in patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest (CA). Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) may be used as a mechanical support for..
Read MoreAbstract Background Cardiovascular outcomes are worse among individuals from areas with limited socioeconomic resources. This study evaluated the relationship between high socioeconomic deprivation and isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)..
Read MoreAbstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a well-known complication after cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). In the present secondary analysis of a blinded randomized controlled trial, we evaluated..
Read MoreAbstract In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), 93% of the population lacks safe, timely, and affordable access to cardiac surgical care when needed. As countries slowly build or expand local,..
Read MoreAbstract Background Infusion of crystalloids fluid replacement therapy tends to cause a greater expansion of intravascular volume. However, colloids can affect blood coagulation leading to greater blood loss and transfusion requirements. This..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives This study aimed to investigate which factors have a great impact on coagulopathy after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) using rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM). Methods Ninety-eight patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery using..
Read MorePostoperative Nadir Hemoglobin and Adverse Outcomes in Patients Undergoing On-Pump Cardiac Operation
Abstract Background Patients undergoing cardiac operation are susceptible to anemia. Low hemoglobin concentration is a risk factor for composite adverse events and death after cardiac operation. Here we investigated the association of..
Read MoreAbstract come with risks and high costs, and should be utilized only when clinically indicated. Decisions to transfuse are however not always well informed, and lack of clinician knowledge and..
Read MoreThis video is all steps of heart transplantation in patient with severe profound heart failure including failed heart extraction and orthotopic transplantation. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..
Read MoreEn este video te hablare del indice de flujo, utilizado en la evaluacion de la estenosis aortica. In this video I will show you everything about the use of..
Read MoreProf. Elio Carvalho fala dos primeiros passos para você entender o sistema de coagulação. Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do..
Read MoreZeraatian's Off Pump Technique of Tricuspid Valve Vegetative Endocarditis due to profound Sepsis and Thrombocytopenia undergone total inflow occlusion without pump neither heparin TV excision done as well as mass...
Read MoreVanderbilt University Medical Center; Department of CV Surgery: Faculty Forum Update on ECMO for COVID-19: What have we learned? Faculty: J. Hoffman, MD, Matt Warhoover, CCP, A. Lepore, CCP..
Read MoreThis case reports on a 75-year-old male patient who was admitted to the emergency department with complaints of fever, generalized weakness, signs of chest congestion, coughing and breathing difficulties since..
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