This case reports on a 20-year-old patient with no relevant medical history, who was admitted to the emergency room with severe polytrauma after hitting a stationary car whilst on his..
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Patient with Very Very Low LVEF 10 percent and LV aneurysm undergone surgical ventricular restoration. [playlist ids="37662"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..
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Abstract Objectives: To investigate changes in von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentration, function, and multimers during pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and determine whether routine monitoring of VWF during ECMO would be useful..
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Ascending Aorta repair with coronary ostia involvement undergone Ascending aorta reconstruction with cabrol technique and ostia reimplantation with interposing tubular graft. [playlist ids="37653"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of..
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Patient with multiple scallops prolapse and mitral annulus calcification undergone MVR with annulus décalcification. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..
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Patient with 3VD and LMTO undergone CABG with Y graft and LIMA to LAD as well as distal anastomoses with SVG. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..
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Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to describe the survival and neurological outcome in patients with treated with and without mechanical (MCS). Methods This was a retrospective observational on patients with..
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Abstract Purpose: To provide an overview and evaluate the performance of mortality prediction models for patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for refractory cardiocirculatory or respiratory failure. Methods: A..
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Abstract Transesophageal echocardiography is frequently but not always used to guide anesthetic management during liver transplantation. We performed a systematic review of the literature to identify and summarize any studies..
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Abstract Introduction Acute right ventricular failure (aRVF) is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) may be considered as an advanced treatment option. The ProtekDuo is a..
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Patient with bacterial endocarditis of SVC and RA and TV and Pulmonary valve undergone TV repair and PVR as well as SVC reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch RVOT also reconstructed..
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Patient with ESRD and dialysis catheter causing SVC rupture and lung injury undergone sternotomy and SVC repair blood evacuation and lung repair and catheter withdrawal. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani,..
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Abstract Background This study was conducted to determine the association between fluid balance metrics and mortality and other postoperative outcomes after neonatal cardiac operation in a contemporary multicenter cohort. Methods..
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Abstract The concept of patient blood management (PBM) was introduced by the World Health Organization in 2011 and is defined as a “patient-focused, evidence-based and systematic approach for optimizing the..
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Abstract Importance: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has poor outcome. Whether intra-arrest transport, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), and immediate invasive assessment and treatment (invasive strategy) is beneficial in this setting remains uncertain...
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Abstract Objectives To determine if decreases in the Karnofsky Performance Score (KPS) while on the waitlist predict decreased survival after lung transplantation (LTx). Design A retrospective evaluation of the United..
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Abstract Recently three different neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits have been employed in our clinic. These circuits were compared for clotting and bleeding complications. Initially, we used an ECMO..
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Abstract Hemolysis usually happens instantly when red blood cells (RBCs) rupture under a high shear stress. However, it is also found to happen gradually in the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: Children presenting with acute myocarditis may experience rapid clinical deterioration requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO); however, our understanding of best practices and timing of ECMO initiation are lacking...
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Abstract Objectives: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems have continued to evolve and improve with the development of smaller and portable systems. The Cardiohelp (Maquet Getinge Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany) portable..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: To describe the clinical characteristics and organ donation rate of patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) at the time of death. DESIGN: Retrospective observational study. Pearson chi-square..
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Abstract In its ongoing, multidecade quest to optimize patient outcomes in adult and congenital cardiothoracic surgery, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has emphasized several key strategies, including quality measurement,..
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Abstract Objectives To determine in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) whether reducing driving pressure (ΔP) would decrease plasma biomarkers of inflammation..
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Abstract Background: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECPR) in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients is usually implemented in-hospital. As survival in ECPR patients is critically time-dependent, alternative models..
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Abstract Background Early detection of cardiac allograft rejection is crucial for post-transplant graft survival. Despite the progress made in immunosuppression strategies, acute cellular rejection remains a serious complication during and..
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Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) depletes endogenous Vitamin C and generates oxidative stress in cardiac surgery. This study aimed to clarify whether Vitamin C supplementation reduces oxidant production and improves erythrocyte..
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Abstract The recirculation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) will decrease the efficiency of respiratory support. We report a patient with refractory severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Even with..
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Abstract For infants born at the border of viability, care practices and morbimortality rates vary widely between centers. Trends show significant improvement, however, with increasing gestational age and weight. For..
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Abstract Cardiac surgery in Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW) patients who refuse blood transfusion is challenging requiring dedicated strategies. We aimed to analyze non-selected JW patients undergoing cardiac surgery and to compare..
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