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Left man bronchus impingement

Patient with previous thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm and left man bronchus impingement due to compression effect undergone left thoracotomy and repair of bronchus and re-expansion if lung just minimally invasive.  ..

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RCA dissection and LMT obstruction

Patient with RCA dissection and LMT obstruction undergone off pump complete revascularisation and SA node commencement of activity.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center..

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A practical guideline for performing a comprehensive transthoracic echocardiogram in the congenital heart disease patient: consensus recommendations from the British…

Abstract Transthoracic echocardiography is an essential tool in the diagnosis, assessment, and management of paediatric and adult populations with suspected or confirmed congenital heart disease. Congenital echocardiography is highly operator-dependent,..

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Contemporary Review of the Ross Procedure

Abstract The ideal aortic valve substitute in non-elderly adults requires a tailored approach and thoughtful consideration. The main principles remain however constant, seeking to optimize long-term survival and quality of..

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Sutureless aortic valves in isolated and combined procedures: 13 years of experience in 784 patients

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome and experience of the Perceval sutureless valve at our institution (UZ Leuven). Methods Between 2007 and 2019, 784..

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Safety and Effectiveness of Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Combined with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Abstract Patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often suffer from acute kidney injury (AKI), requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). In our clinical practice, we connected the inlet line of..

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Remote ex vivo lung perfusion at a centralized evaluation facility

Abstract Background: In the US, only 23% of lungs offered for transplantation are transplanted. Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) allows for evaluation of additional donor lungs; its adoption has been limited..

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Risk factors for femoral-to-radial artery pressure gradient after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass: a historical cohort study

Abstract Purpose After weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the radial artery pressure is frequently lower than the central pressure as reflected by femoral pressure. This discrepancy may cause improper blood..

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Machines that save lives in intensive care: why a special issue in ICM?

Abstract This special issue entitled “Machines that save lives” provides a state-of-the-art update by the most renowned world experts on extracorporeal organ support (ECOS) machines and monitoring devices used to..

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Improving safety in the operating room: Medication icon labels increase visibility and discrimination

Abstract Misreading labels, syringes, and ampoules is reported to make up a 54.4% of medication administration errors. The addition of icons to medication labels in an operating room setting could..

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Breathable Electronic Skins for Daily Physiological Signal Monitoring

Abstract With the aging of society and the increase in people’s concern for personal health, long-term physiological signal monitoring in daily life is in demand. In recent years, electronic skin..

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Nitric Oxide on Extracorporeal Life Support-Circuit Modifications for a Safe Therapy

Abstract Nitric oxide (NO) incorporation into the sweep gas of the extracorporeal life support (ECLS) circuit has been proposed as a strategy to ameliorate the insults caused by the systemic..

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Testing for coronarvirus disease 2019 before cardiac surgery—safe outcome of infected patients

Abstract Background The aim was to analyze routine preoperative testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) performed to avoid infected cardiac surgical patients transmitting virus during the pandemic. Methods Every patient..

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The analgesic and anti-haemorrhagic efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in tonsillectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the analgesic and anti-haemorrhagic efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) among patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Setting PubMed,..

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Effects of norepinephrine infusion during cardiopulmonary bypass on perioperative changes in lactic acid level (Norcal)

Abstract Introduction Hyperlactatemia, a problem reported in up to 30% of cardiac surgery patients, results from excessive production of or decreased clearance of lactate. It is typically a symptom of..

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Managing a team in the operating room: The science of teamwork and non-technical skills for surgeons

Abstract At 3:15 AM on an otherwise unremarkable Thursday morning, a routine appendectomy was about to begin. Well, at least everyone thought it would be routine. Nothing about the 22-year-old..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Beyond Conventional Indications

Abstract Over the last several years, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has exponentially increased. As the technology advanced, the rate of devastating complications has decreased somewhat, and the..

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Simpósio Moving Forward in Heart Failure Management - 5th Advances in Heart Failure 2022 (Portugues)

Simpósio Moving Forward in Heart Failure Management: breaktrough devices and évidence - 5th Advances in Heart Failure 2022        

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Acute type A aortic dissection & arch branches

Patient with acute type A aortic dissection and intimal flap rising undergone ascending aorta replacement and all arch branches replacement with trifurcated tubular graft and descending thoracic aorta with deployment..

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Aortoilliac occlusive disease

Patient with aortoilliac occlusive disease undergone previous extraanatomic bypass right to right femoral artery and then fem-fem by pass this time undergone LT subclavian artery bypass redo to intraabdominal common..

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Prediction of Survival After Implantation of a Fully Magnetically Levitated Left Ventricular Assist Device

Abstract Background Clinical trials inform on average efficacy, but individualized risk assessments for outcome prediction are important in guiding treatment implementation. Objectives The authors developed and validated a patient-specific risk..

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Use of CytoSorb in a patient with acute bleeding complications due to oral anticoagulation with rivaroxaban

This report describes the case of a 68-year-old patient (known medical history: untreated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ectopic atrial tachycardia, liver cirrhosis CHILD stage B, no contact with physicians..

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Use of CytoSorb© Hemoadsorption in Patients on Veno-Venous ECMO Support for Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Adjunct hemoadsorption is increasingly utilized to target underlying hyperinflammation derived from ARDS. This article aims to review..

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All heart: Shae Veach’s miraculous journey from heart transplant patient to the gridiron

PHOENIX – Two weeks ago, Perry high school football player Shae Veach stepped onto the field for the first time. Two years ago, Veach was laying in a hospital bed..

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Heart of a Tiger: 7-year-old transplant recipient 'refuses to lose'

AUBURN, Ala. – When you see 7-year-old Davis Boswell playing football with his brother on Samford Lawn or baseball for his team, the Cubs, you’d never know he’s only one week..

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'Jumping from planes scarier than transplant' says former paratrooper

A former paratrooper who received a donor heart after living with a heart disease for more than two decades has thanked medical staff for “wonderful” care and said that jumping..

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A second chance at life: Upstate woman celebrates heart transplant anniversary

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -- Latoya Reid has lived with congestive heart failure the last ten years. A diagnosis that shocked the then 32-year-old who had no family history. Reid..

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12-year-old Kansas boy gets heart transplant after collapsing at school

OLATHE, Kan. (KAKE) - When a A 12-year-old boy's heart stopped at school, his teachers rushed to resuscitate him.  reports Max Kotchavar was in a physical education class at Woodland..

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67-year-old woman with heart transplant becomes world-traveling gold medal athlete

Janet Dennis says she wasn’t very active before her heart transplant. Now, she says, “I’ve got heart, I’m doing this!”     Transplant News brings you the news stories, articles..

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