Patient with Huge LA tumor extension from all pulmonary Veins and invasion to mitral valve undergone complete tumor excision and pulmonary veins release in half commando operation technique with repair..
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Patient with Severe Aortic Stenosis and post Stenotic dilatation undergone AVR with biological valve as well as reduction aortoplasty. [playlist ids="36675"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..
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Abstract Originally intended for life-saving salvage therapy, the use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices has become increasingly widespread in a variety of clinical settings in the contemporary era...
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Abstract Objectives A conclusive interpretation of the role of ventricular dominance in outcomes after Fontan palliation has not been formulated yet. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of scientific..
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Abstract Heart failure (HF) is common in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients; however, use of continuous-flow ventricular assist devices (CF-VADs) remains rare. We reviewed outcomes of patients with congenital heart..
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Abstract Objectives: To assess the association of timing to prone positioning (PP) during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) with the probability of being discharged alive from the ICU at..
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This case reports on a 55-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma in the context of a hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infection since the year 2000, who was hospitalized and scheduled for an..
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Patient with ascending aorta aneurysm and severe coarctation undergone bental with ascending aorta replacement and proximal to distal arch bypass for coarctation weaned from CPB uneventfully. [playlist ids="36654"] Dr.Sam..
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Non-invasive respiratory support for neonatal patients Challenges of invasive respiratory support and rescue therapy for neonatal patients Edi-monitoring, NIV NAVA and NAVA for neonatal patients
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Abstract Limited data exist to guide antimicrobial therapy commonly prescribed to patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This study aimed to describe the kinetics of the cefazolin, doripenem, daptomycin, and levofloxacin in..
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Abstract In patients in cardiogenic shock (CS), mechanical circulatory support (MCS) may improve systemic perfusion without increasing myocardial work. Restoration of oxygen delivery with reduced myocardial oxygen demand favors myocardial..
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Abstract We have read the review article entitled “Controversies in ECMO: Immediate versus Watchful Waiting for VA-ECMO Venting” by Cavayas and colleagues, published in the Special Issue of Invited Presentations:..
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Abstract What is known and objective Emergent cardiac surgery in patients under anticoagulant therapy is still a major point of concern. Recently approved reversal agents are often not available or..
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Abstract Objectives Poor medullary oxygenation is implicated in the evolution of acute kidney injury. The authors sought to determine if increasing systemic flow and mean arterial pressure could improve urine..
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Abstract Much has been written about the challenges of surgeon engagement in quality and safety improvement work. In Taitz and colleagues’ 2011 seminal work, one interviewee alluded to the difficulties..
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Abstract Introduction After cardiac surgery, patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) have a higher risk of nosocomial infection in the intensive care unit (ICU). We aimed to establish an..
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Abstract We report the case of a 5-year-old boy who suffered from an intracardiac air influx with suspected cerebral air embolism during the Fontan procedure. We immediately transformed the cardiopulmonary..
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Abstract Objective Right axillary artery is currently recommended for arterial cannulation in surgery for acute type A aortic dissection. However, the feasibility of cannulation on a dissected right axillary artery..
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Patient with dialysis and aortic valve bacterial endocarditis and fistula between ascending aorta and RV and block undergone AVR fistula closure and good course. [playlist ids="36620"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad..
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he patient was a two-day-old, 3.6 kilogram neonate who was diagnosed prenatally with aortic coarctation. After birth, a prostaglandins infusion was initiated, and a transthoracic echocardiogram showed critical aortic coarctation..
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Patient with abnormal bacterial endocarditis in coronary sinus due to RA catheter for dialysis undergone beating repair with CS reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch weaned from CPB uneventfully. [audio ogg="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Bacterial-endocarditis-in-coronary-sinus.ogg"][/audio]..
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Abstract The SynCardia temporary total artificial heart (TAH-t) is a pneumatically driven pulsatile device that replaces a patient’s ventricles and all four valves. It is now available in two sizes..
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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly being used for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock patients, although the evidence supporting its use in this context remains insufficient. The aim..
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Abstract Background: Post-cardiotomy vasoplegia syndrome (VS) is often linked to an exaggerated inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). At the same time, the prognostic role of platelet-leucocyte indices (PLIs) and leucocyte..
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Day 1 - An Exploration of New Technologies for Perfusion, and Returning to Perfusion Joe Basha, CCP and guest discusses the challenges and rewards of returning to clinical perfusion..
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Patient with congenital anomaly of LA and parachute mitral syndrome came with CVA and LA clot filled LA undergone MVR myxoma removal and and LAA closure and LA size reduction..
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Abstract Vasoplegic syndrome (VS) is a common complication following cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and its incidence varies from 5 to 44%. It is defined as a distributive form..
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