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. ..
Read MorePatient 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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,..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreSutureless 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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,..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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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Read MorePatient 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..
Read MorePatient 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreThis 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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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