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Parasternal long axis view     Eje largo paraesternal izquierdo     Parasternal short axis view Eje corto paraesternal izquierdo Great vessels view Grandes Vasos RV inflow and outflow view..

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Ejection Fraction Improvement Following Contemporary High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: RESTORE EF Study Results

Abstract Background Despite many reports of clinical outcomes in patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HRPCI) with hemodynamic support, little is known about whether this approach improves left ventricular ejection..

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The platelet in cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Platelets are the smallest of the blood cells and are known to be activated during cardiopulmonary bypass. They play a role in many associated complications. Both quantitative and qualitative..

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Massive pulmonary thromboembolism and dyspnea

Patient with massive pulmonary thromboembolism and dyspnea undergone beating Zeraatiannejaddavani single line incision thrombectomy.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..

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Application of Adsorptive Blood Purification Techniques during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract By reason of surgical demand, the majority of cardiovascular procedures still depend on the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Due to the nonphysiological state of CPB, it can cause..

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Impact of various periods of perfusion-pause and reperfusion on the severity of myocardial injury in the langenodorff model

Abstract Background To explore impact of various periods of ischemia and reperfusion on the severity of myocardial injury. Methods Langendorff model of isolated cardiac perfusion system was established in 56..

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End-stage Renal Disease and Long-term Survival Among Survivors of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Abstract We aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of newly diagnosed end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal-replacement therapy (RRT) among survivors of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and determine..

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High-Target Versus Low-Target Blood Pressure Management During Cardiopulmonary Bypass to Prevent Cerebral Injury in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Abstract Background: Cerebral injury is an important complication after cardiac surgery with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. The rate of overt stroke after cardiac surgery is 1% to 2%, whereas..

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Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation Before Decannulation from Venovenous Extracorporeal Life Support in Severe COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with the significant use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VVECMO) globally. Identifying strategies to optimize care is essential to improving..

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The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in COVID-19

Abstract An extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program is an important component in the management of patients with COVID-19, but it is imperative to implement a system that is well-supported by..

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Aula de Introdução à interpretação de Gasometria - Webinar 34

Aula sobre fisiologia da CEC. Os principais pontos que diferenciam o paciente em CEC de outros pacientes! Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC...

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Comparison of left ventricular unloading strategies on venoarterial extracorporeal life support

Abstract OBJECTIVES Our goal was to compare the haemodynamic effects of different mechanical left ventricular (LV) unloading strategies and clinical outcomes in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock supported with venoarterial..

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Five-Year Outcomes in Patients With Fully Magnetically Levitated vs Axial-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices in the MOMENTUM 3 Randomized Trial

Abstract Importance  Although durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy has emerged as an important treatment option for patients with advanced heart failure refractory to pharmacological support, outcomes, including survival, beyond..

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The outcomes of ultrafiltration in on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with renal impairment

Abstract Objective In chronic kidney disease (CKD), using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may contribute to renal dysfunction. Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) is one technique that preserved renal function, but..

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Delivering optimal renal replacement therapy to critically ill patients with acute kidney injury

Abstract Critical illness is often complicated by acute kidney injury (AKI). In patients with severe AKI, renal replacement therapy (RRT) is deployed to address metabolic dysfunction and volume excess until..

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The relationship between antithrombin administration and inflammation during veno-venous ECMO

Abstract Veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is used in the most severe cases of respiratory failure and further exacerbates the patients’ inflammatory status. Antithrombin is supplemented during ECMO for its..

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In vitro comparison of spatiotemporal fibrin clot formation dynamics in plasma treated with different protamine-heparin ratios

Abstract Introduction Our study aim was to explore how different protamine-heparin ratios impacted enzymatic coagulation and acellular fibrin clot growth in plasma using an in vitro model. We hypothesized that..

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Outcome of type and screen versus crossmatch in cardiovascular surgery patients: A comparative study

Abstract BACKGROUND: The need for an anti-human globulin (AHG) cross-match (XM) when the antibody screen (ABS) is negative is debatable and a matter of policy. AIM: (1) To compare the outcomes of..

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Effect of Different Blood Groups on Long-Term Outcomes of Surgical Revascularisation

Abstract Background  are considered to be associated with cardiovascular disease. Nonetheless, the definite effect of  on the clinical outcome of  (CABG) is still undetermined. We evaluated whether ABO blood groups can predict..

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Getting the best from the Heart Team: guidance for cardiac multidisciplinary meetings

Abstract The purpose of this document is to update the existing joint British Societies recommendations on multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) published in 2015 to reflect changes in practice. We aim to..

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Inferior and Superior Vena Cava Saturation Monitoring After Neonatal Cardiac Surgery

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Superior vena cava oxygen saturation (SVC O2) monitoring is well described for early detection of hemodynamic deterioration after neonatal cardiac surgery but inferior vena cava vein oxygen saturation (IVC O2) monitoring data..

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Diagnosis and Management of Hyponatremia

Abstract Importance  Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder and it affects approximately 5% of adults and 35% of hospitalized patients. Hyponatremia is defined by a serum sodium level of less..

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Cardiac myxomas: clinical presentation, diagnosis and management

Abstract Cardiac myxomas (CM) are the most common type of primary cardiac tumours in adults, which have an approximate incidence of up to 0.2% in some autopsy series. The purpose..

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Heart harvest with SVC choking and total Arch isolation

Heart harvest with minimum cardioplegia solution usage with SVC choking and total Arch isolation technique and Root Cardioplegia administration just one UW used.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of..

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Use of hemoadsorption therapy in neonatal surgery – A case of extreme tetralogy of Fallot and severe pulmonary stenosis undergoing…

This case reports on a 20-day old newborn (weight 3.1 kg, body surface area 0.20 m2), who was diagnosed with an extreme tetralogy of Fallot presenting in a severe cyanotic..

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Coronary artery stents show no benefit in treating heart failure

Abstract Every year,  are diagnosed with heart failure, and many are treated with stents. In a  published in the New England Journal of Medicine, my colleagues and I discovered that these procedures..

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Algorithm for systematic valve-crossing in transcatheter aortic valve implantation Get access Arrow

Abstract Summary   The retrograde valve-crossing of a stenotic aortic valve is a crucial step in the transcatheter aortic valve implantation procedure. In addition to being time-consuming and associated with..

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Transition from V-A ECMO to more advanced therapies (VAD or Heart Transplant) in adults: the actual numbers and results

EuroELSO Webinar  Transition from V-A ECMO to more advanced therapies (VAD or Heart Transplant) in adults: the actual numbers and results Speaker: Roberto Lorusso (Maastricht) Mara Scandroglio (Milan) Udo Boeken..

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PerfWeb 85 (2 days event) - 13/14 Oct

  Day 1— Journal Club How to Do It: A Safe Bedside Protocol for Dual-Lumen ECMO catheter Joe Basha, CCP discusses an article describing a safe approach to insertion of..

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