Archives mensuelles: mars2021

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Aula para liga de perfusão do Piaui sobre Perfusão infantil. Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da..

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This case reports on a 54-year-old female patient who initially presented to the Emergency Department of a peripheral hospital with dyspnea and reduced general condition. Following temporary inpatient admission and..

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Patient with BAV and supra coronary aortic dilation undergone AVR with resillia Inspiris valve and specially form of aortic reduction aortoplasty. [playlist ids="20210"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of..

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Abstract Introduction The risk for renal complications from hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.42 (HES) impacts treatment decisions in patients after cardiac surgery. Objective The objective of this study was to determine the..

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Abstract Objectives: To prospectively describe 1-year outcomes, with a focus on functional outcome, cognitive outcome, and the burden of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, in coronavirus disease 2019 patients..

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Abstract There is limited evidence as to the pharmacokinetic changes expected in adults with extracorporeal technologies. Drugs may be taken up by various components of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit itself...

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Abstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is commonly associated with a high blood transfusion requirement. Jehovah’s Witness patients present a particular challenge. The impossibility of transfusing blood cells and starting anticoagulation..

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Abstract When we first published our call for revisiting efforts to teach the skills of evidence-based healthcare (EBHC) back in November 2019, “COVID-19” was absent from society’s vocabulary. The aim of..

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Introduction Coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in global disruption of cardiac surgical practice. More worrisome is the impact of COVID on cardiac surgical patients, especially in the..

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Abstract Objective Neurodevelopmental delays and frontal lobe cortical dysmaturation are widespread among children with congenital heart disease (CHD). The subventricular zone (SVZ) is the largest pool of neural stem/progenitor cells..

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Abstract We recently documented that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) generates the same level of cardiac output (CO) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) during both normothermia (38 °C) and hypothermia (27 °C). Furthermore, continuous..

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Abstract Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is currently performed in infants and newborns for surgical correction of congenital heart diseases (CHDs).1 CPB exposes the body to extreme, nonphysiologic conditions that initiate a..

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Abstract Our aim was to evaluate biochemical markers in plasma (NGAL, CysC) and urine (NGAL, KIM-1) in children's early onset of acute kidney injury after congenital heart defect surgery using..

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Abstract Objective: Children requiring multiple consecutive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) runs likely have ongoing cardiac pathology (eg, residual lesions, myocardial dysfunction) and are exposed to increased complications and end-organ failure...

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Abstract Background: The prevalence of delirium and its association with long-term outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy have not yet been identified. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of delirium..

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ABSTRACT In 1952, John Gibbon performed the first successful cardiac procedure using cardiopulmonary bypass, which turned out to be one of the most important clinical advances of that year. Cardiopulmonary..

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Patient with previous Covid 19 and pulmonary fibrosis step by step cannulation for VV ECMO with inflow from LT femoral vein and out flow confirmed into the right cavo atrial..

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Background: McConnell's sign (right ventricular free wall [RV] hypokinesia with apical sparing on echocardiography) is often described as very specific for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). In the video..

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Patient with acute subvalve papillary muscle rupture with acute flash of pulmonary edema undergone Mitral valve replacement and subvalve structure reconstruction with autologous pericardium weaned from CPB with IABPC. [playlist..

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The case reports on a 17-year-old boy (weight 70 kg) transferred to the Children Infections Research Center intensive care unit (ICU) with severe jaundice and in a poor general condition..

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A very rare case of Ascending aorta in patient with previous total arch replacement fistula to right internal mammary with profound bleeding and hematoma beneath the sternum undergone off pump..

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Abstract We present the case of a 13-year-old male with a complex congenital cardiac history who was supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for 394 days while awaiting cardiac transplantation. The..

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Abstract Background Cardiac-surgery associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) remains an important and frequent complication in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is associated with a poor short- and long-term prognosis. The..

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Prof. Elio Carvalho fala de tudo sobre perfusão. Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e..

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Abstract Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection [1]. Sepsis and septic shock are major healthcare problems, impacting millions of people around the world..

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Abstract Background Fluid administration is a key tool in the maintenance of normovolemia in patients with cardiac surgery. The trials that evaluated the safety of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4..

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Abstract Background: Adverse neurological events during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are common and may be associated with devastating consequences. Close monitoring, early identification and prompt intervention can mitigate early and..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES: Cardiopulmonary bypass triggers systemic inflammation, resulting in lung injury, and frequently leads to prolonged mechanical ventilation. Biomarkers of systemic inflammation are required to predict the risk of such..

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Abstract Cardiac reperfusion injury is a well-established outcome following treatment of acute myocardial infarction and other types of ischemic heart conditions. Numerous cardioprotection protocols and therapies have been pursued with..