Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is recommended in adult patients with refractory acute respiratory failure (ARF), but there is limited evidence for its use in patients with less severe..
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Abstract Background Neurologic complications can occur during neonatal Veno-Venous (VV) ECMO. The addition of a cephalad drainage cannula (i.e., VVDL+V) to dual lumen cannulation (i.e., VVDL) has been advocated to..
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Patient with Ascending aorta aneurysm and IMH 90 years old undergone classic florida operation with sinus preservation technique Zeraatiannejaddavani intra operative TEE confirmed no any evidence of AI neither ostial..
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Patient with pulmonary trunc aneurysm and impingement in left main bronchus patient was one variant of TF undergone total correction via left antrolateral thoracotomy and florida for pulmonary trunc. ..
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This case report shows how to perform simultaneously an open surgical correction of an aortic root aneurysm and aortic stenosis by interposition of an aortic composite graft and the transdiaphragmatic..
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Patient with previous CABG and just patent graft LIMA to LAD with occlusion of other SVG grafts undergone posterolateral thoracotomy off pump ! And graft to descending thoracic aorta by..
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Abstract Background: Cor Triatriatum Sinister (CTS) is a rare congenital anomaly with an estimated incidence of 0.4%, resulting from abnormal left atrial septation. It may present in isolation or in association..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has salvaged many people's life during global pandemics. However, ECMO is associated with a high incidence of hemostatic complications. This study aims to explore..
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Abstract Reoperative valve surgery is being performed with increasing frequency in the last decades. This is mainly due to the increasing use of bioprosthetic valves, a growing population of patients..
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This report describes the case of a 73-year-old male patient (known pre-existing conditions: bilateral peripheral vascular disease grade 2b, hypercholesterolemia with long-term simvastatin medication) who was admitted to the Emergency..
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Abstract PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: ), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using its CytoSorb® blood purification technology,..
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Abstract The primary objective was to investigate the association between partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) change after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) initiation and neurologic outcome in neonates treated for respiratory..
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Abstract Background: Survival rates in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remain low with conventional advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) implantation during ongoing resuscitation, a method called..
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Abstract Objective: Venous drainage is often problematic in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Here, we describe our experience with a self-expandable stent cannula designed to optimize venous drainage. Methods: The smart canula® was used..
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Abstract Background Insufflation of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the operative field to prevent cerebral or myocardial damage by air embolism is a well known strategy in open-heart surgery. However, here..
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By Stephanie Louka, MD Case scenario: Paramedics are called to the home of a 59-year-old male patient with an LVAD who was found unconscious and unresponsive by family members. He..
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Abstract Assessment and treatment of a patient with a (VAD) is slightly different than what is expected in any other patient out there. Let’s look at what we need to know..
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Abstract We aimed to evaluate the role of higher mean arterial pressure (MAP) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in preventing development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Methods. We evaluated a population..
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Abstract Objective In this study, it was aimed to compare various parameters during surgery and postoperative cognitive functions in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using different levels..
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Abstract Neurocognitive decline (NCD) is common after patients undergo cardiac surgery and has important implications for acute and long-term clinical outcomes and patient quality of life. Patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular..
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Abstract Introduction People who sustain a hip fracture are typically elderly, frail and require urgent surgery. Hip fracture and the urgent surgery is associated with acute blood loss, compounding patients’ pre-existing..
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Abstract Objectives The introduction and use of a preincision safety check were associated with lower mortality after mixed adult cardiac surgery; however, an explanatory mechanism is lacking. Stroke, one of..
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Abstract An overarching goal for surgery is to deliver high-quality care, defined as being safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered, timely, and equitable, but achieving this multicomponent goal has proved challenging. The last..
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Abstract Background: Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is an anticoagulant drug that is considered a high-risk medication because an excessive dose can cause bleeding, whereas an insufficient dose can lead to a..
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Patient with Mid LAD stenosis and RCA stenosis and LAD to pulmonary trunc fistula undergone CABG and PV reconstruction and fistula closure and pulmonary size reduction. [playlist ids="36488"] Dr.Sam..
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Patient with Right sided heart hypoplasia and sub aortic comitted VSD and persistent LSVC TOF undergone total correction by bicaval cannulation and Autologous pericardial VSD Patch as well as Zeraatian's..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which can support gas exchange or hemodynamics in patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, has demonstrated considerable evolution over the last decade [], with..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is becoming a common procedure to support patients with severe cardio-circulatory or respiratory failure as well as in case of combined compromise of the two..
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Abstract Objectives Simultaneous mechanical (MCS) with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) to (ECMO) is common in postcardiotomy (PCS). This study aimed to analyse the effect of concomitant ECMO and IABP therapy on the short-term..
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Abstract Post-infarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a serious complication of myocardial infarction, which, in its natural course or treated medically, is related to high mortality rate. Surgical intervention remains..
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