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Volatile anesthetic preconditioning modulates oxidative stress and nitric oxide in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

Abstract Background: Myocardial preconditioning using volatile anesthetics such as isoflurane and sevoflurane have beneficial effects in decreasing morbidity in cardiac surgical patients. Studies in animal models have indicated that reactive oxygen..

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Experience with the Crescent® cannula for adult respiratory VV ECMO: a case series

Abstract Introduction: The Crescent® is a recently introduced dual lumen cannula by which veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) is delivered. It has a number of features that enhance its ease..

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Cefazolin prophylaxis in children undergoing cardiac surgery with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass—is the dosing correct?

Abstract OBJECTIVES To determine the recommended concentrations of cefazolin to be used for antibiotic prophylaxis during paediatric cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation (ECC). METHODS Twenty paediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery..

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Heart harvest transplantation

Heart harvest transplantation. [playlist ids="18529"] 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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The incidence, risk factors, and prognosis of postoperative hyperbilirubinemia after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background: The purpose of the present systematic review was to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and outcome of hyperbilirubinemia after cardiac surgery. Methods: The Population, Interventions, Comparators, Outcomes, and Study design..

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Intermittent Urine Oxygen Tension Monitoring for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiovascular Surgery: A Preliminary Prospective Observational Study

Abstract Introduction Novel biomarkers of acute kidney injury (AKI) are being developed and commercialized. However, none are universally available. The aim of this preliminary prospective observational study was to explore the..

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New Markers of Platelet Activation and Reactivity and Oxidative Stress Parameters in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Abstract Objective. Recent studies have shown that the red cell distribution width- (RDW-) to-platelet (PLT) count ratio (i.e., RPR) and the mean platelet volume (MPV)/PLT ratio (i.e. MPR) are more..

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Validation of Effect of the oXiris membrane on microcirculation after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: study protocol for a randomised…

Abstract Introduction Cytokine storm and endotoxin release during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have been related to vasoplegic shock and organ dysfunction. We hypothesised that early (during CPB) cytokine adsorption..

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Storage-Related Changes in Autologous Whole Blood and Irradiated Allogeneic Red Blood Cells and Their Ex Vivo Effects on Deformability, Indices,…

Objectives Blood-processing techniques and preservation conditions cause storage lesions, possibly leading to adverse outcomes after transfusion. The authors investigated the metabolic changes and deformability of red blood cells (RBCs) during..

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A solution for global hygienic challenges regarding the application of heater-cooler systems in cardiac surgery

Abstract 71.759 surgical procedures were performed in 2019 with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass in Germany. To adjust the patient’s body temperature on extracorporeal circulation, the application of a heater-cooler..

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Transfusion Practices in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Abstract Objectives:  To describe blood component usage in transfused children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery across perioperative settings and diagnostic categories. Design:  Datasets from U.S. hospitals participating..

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Double Arterial Cannulation Versus Right Axillary Artery Cannulation for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: a Retrospective Study

Abstract Background: Cannulation strategy in surgery for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) remains controversial. We aimed to retrospectively analyze the safety and efficacy of double arterial cannulation (DAC) compared with..

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Circulating endothelial microparticles: a promising biomarker of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Background: Current diagnostic strategies for acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are nonspecific and limited. Previously, we demonstrated that circulating microparticles (MPs) in patients with..

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Is airway pressure release ventilation, a better primary mode of post-operative ventilation for adult patients undergoing open heart surgery? A…

Abstract Context: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induced acute lung injury is accounted for most of the post-operative pulmonary dysfunction which leads to decreased compliance and hypoxemia. Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) as..

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PICC entrapment and air embolism on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A case report

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an incredible, life-sustaining intervention for patients suffering from a variety of cardiopulmonary insults. However, its use comes with a unique set of risks and..

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Another route of CO2 gas excretion independent of red blood cells in human lungs

Abstract We demonstrated pulmonary arteriolar blood flow-mediated CO2 gas excretion in rabbit lungs. The shear stress stimulation produced CO2 gas in cultured human endothelial cells of pulmonary arterioles via the activation of..

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Pus filled pericardial effusion and TTE and TEE and heart cath

Patient with pus filled pericardial effusion and TTE and TEE and heart cath. Compatible with constrictive pericarditis undergone complete bilateral pericardiectomy and mediastinal toilet with copious amounts of water.  Dr.Sam..

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Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS)

Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) is one of the common adult congenital heart diseases, with a prevalence of 6.5%. It is usually diagnosed in the first decade of life. Echocardiography is..

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Mitral Valve vegetations

  Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center -Magdi Yacoub Foundation , Egypt      

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Tricuspid valve bacterial endocarditis and sepsis as well as covid 19 infection

Patient with severe tricuspid valve bacterial endocarditis and sepsis as well as covid 19 infection undergone off pump valve excision and valve rudimentary repair as well as RA closure choking..

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Left Ventricle Clot

Patient with twice previous CABG and stent with Covid 19 vaccine showed LV clot formation due to contraindication to heparin as a result of recent haemorrhage CVA undergone off pump..

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Mitral Annulus Disjunction

  Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center -Magdi Yacoub Foundation , Egypt      

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Cor Triatriatum Dexter versus band of the RA.

[gallery ids="18409,18412,18418"]   Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center -Magdi Yacoub Foundation , Egypt      

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Role of Platelet Function Test in Predicting Postoperative Bleeding Risk after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective Observational Study

Abstract Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at risk of excessive bleeding and its associated complications. Excessive bleeding during and after cardiac surgery has an incidence of ~20%. Massive bleeding and..

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Donación en asistolia - Donation after circulatory determination of death

La donación en asistolia (DA), o donación a partir de personas cuyo fallecimiento ha sido diagnosticado por criterios circulatorios y respiratorios, se ha identificado como una de las áreas con..

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The Effect of COVID-19 on Adult Cardiac Surgery in the United States in 717,103 Patients

Abstract Background: COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it, and the United States continues to accumulate the largest number of COVID-related deaths worldwide. There exists a paucity of data..

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Biological Valve implanted in the aortic position

Biological Valve implanted in the aortic position in patient with severe AS and BAV. [playlist ids="18404"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as..

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Sternal fracture with posterior displacement and bones entered pericardial space injured RV

Patient with MS and MR and MVR with cardiamed valve.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and..

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Epicardial permanent pace fix

Epicardial permanent pace fix with just a little mini ant lateral thoracotomy and pericardial opening for patient with heart failure.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA..

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Stent ruptured and LV wall ruptured

Patient with previous CX territory's stent came with stent ruptured and LV wall ruptured undergone pericardial patch technique repair.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center..

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