Abstract Distal perfusion cannulas, DPCs, are increasingly used to prevent limb ischemia, frequent and potentially serious complication on peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support. We report the case..
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Abstract Mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure due to COVID-19 is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an attractive management option. This study sought to determine the effect..
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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as a rescue strategy for patients with refractory post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCS). These patients often have varying degrees of reduced hemoglobin..
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Abstract Elevated levels of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) have been reported in primary graft dysfunction, making methods to reduce or remove them highly valuable. The mechanisms behind primary graft dysfunction..
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Abstract There are minimal data on the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane life support (VA-ECLS) in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients presenting with cardiogenic shock (CS). This study sought..
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Abstract Background and Objective: Resuscitative therapies for respiratory and cardiac failure are lifesaving and extended by using extracorporeal life support (ECLS) as mechanical circulatory support (MSC). This review informs the debate..
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This case reports on a six month old male patient (weight 6 kg), who presented with agonal respiration and history of acute febrile illness. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CoM_08_2023_E_web_compressed-1.pdf" title="CoM_08_2023_E_web_compressed"]
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Abstract We sought to remedy the limited guidance that is available to support the resuscitation of patients with the Impella Cardiac Power (CP) and 5.0 devices during episodes of cardiac..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES We sought to assess the evolution of secondary tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) and its impact on mortality and to identify possible clinical and..
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Abstract BACKGROUND Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) drugs are a common cause of fatal poisoning because of their cardiotoxic and arrhythmogenic effects. Classic supportive management includes sodium bicarbonate, gastrointestinal chelating agents, and..
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Abstract Background: Nontuberculous mycobacteria are water-avid pathogens that are associated with nosocomial infections. Objective: To describe the analysis and mitigation of a cluster of Mycobacterium abscessus infections in cardiac surgery patients. Design:..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is described as a modified, smaller cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. The veno-venous (VV) ECMO circuit drains venous blood, oxygenate the blood, and pump the blood back..
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Abstract Introduction Differential hypoxia is a pivotal problem in patients with femoral veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Despite recognition of differential hypoxia and attempts to deliver more oxygenated..
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Abstract Severe acute refractory respiratory failure is considered a life-threatening situation, with a high mortality of 40 to 60%. When conservative oxygenation methods fail, a lifesaving measure is the introduction..
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Abstract Objectives Ischemia–reperfusion injury often coincides with a , which can result in following . Our previous research has demonstrated improvement by cytokine adsorption during ex vivo lung perfusion. The aim of this study was..
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Abstract Background ‘Depth of anaesthesia’ monitors claim to measure hypnotic depth during general anaesthesia from the EEG, and clinicians could reasonably expect agreement between monitors if presented with the same..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used in critically ill patients with severe pulmonary and/or cardiac failure. Blood is drained from the venous system and pumped through a membrane oxygenator..
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Abstract Background: This study aimed to determine the optimal position of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) draining cannulas for refractory respiratory failure based on short-term clinical results. Methods: In total, 278..
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Mitral valve destruction refers to damage or degeneration of the mitral valve, which is one of the four valves in the human heart. The mitral valve is located between the..
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Patient with severe bacterial endocarditis and mobile vegetation on mitral valve and annamalous inferior pulmonary vein undergone reconstruction annulus and MVR and pulmonary vein rerouting. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani,..
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A right coronary artery aneurysm refers to an abnormal dilation or bulging of the right coronary artery, which is one of the main arteries that supplies blood to the heart...
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Patient with 3VD and RCA Huge aneurysm undergone CABG and aneurysm plasty with bovine pericardial patch. [playlist ids="40129"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center..
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This case reports on a 17-year-old female patient who was admitted to a regional hospital for mixed intoxication with a presumed intake of 24 g of venlafaxine (both immediate and..
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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 Unicamp de Perfusionistas...
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Abstract This article describes a case study where a patient with ProtekDuo + oxygenator and Impella CP (PROpella) in biventricular failure and cardiogenic shock was reconfigured to venopulmonary-arterial (VP-A) extracorporeal..
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Abstract The main objective of this study was to describe the current mechanical ventilation (MV) settings during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (P-ARDS) in six..
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An orthotopic heart transplant remains the gold standard treatment for patients with end-stage heart failure. Despite significant developments and the widespread use of durable mechanical circulation support, a small number..
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Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a promising treatment for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Three recent randomized trials (ARREST-trial, Prague OHCA study, and INCEPTION-trial) that addressed the clinical benefit of ECPR..
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Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between platelet concentration (PLT) (× 109/L) and clot strength measured by maximum amplitude (TEG-MA) in healthy volunteers without a..
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