Abstract Despite the many advances in cardiovascular medicine, decisions concerning the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of left ventricular (LV) thrombus often remain challenging. There are only limited organizational guideline recommendations..
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most common cardiac surgical procedure in the world and up to one-third of patients are transfused red blood cells (RBCs). RBC..
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Abstract Background: This study examines the efficacy of hypobaric oxygenation as it relates to the elimination of gaseous microemboli (GME) at designated flow, pressure and temperature combinations. Methods: Hypobaric oxygenation..
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Abstract Importance The association between physician fatigue and patient outcomes is important to understand but has been difficult to examine given methodological and data limitations. Surgeons frequently perform urgent procedures overnight..
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Abstract Background Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) leads to shedding of the glycocalyx of endothelial cells, resulting in a series of complications such as tissue edema and coagulatory and microcirculatory dysfunctions. Matrix..
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Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is important in determining surgical success, particularly from the patients’ perspective. Aims To identify predictors for HRQoL outcome after cardiac surgery in order..
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Abstract Congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava are rare but if unidentified may create a risk for complications during surgery. In cardiac surgery, identifying such anomalies is crucial as..
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Abstract Introduction Globally, haemorrhage is the leading cause of both maternal mortality and preventable trauma death. For patients suffering from haemorrhage, prompt blood transfusion can be life-saving; however, safe and sufficient..
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Abstract The current conventional open TAAA repairs are performed by select centers around the world with good outcomes. However, lesser experienced centers often encounter difficulties in replicating similar results of..
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Abstract Introduction: Immunomodulatory therapies have shown beneficial effects in patients with severe COVID-19. Patients with hypercytokinemia might benefit from the removal of inflammatory mediators via hemadsorption. Methods: Single-center prospective randomized trial at..
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Abstract Objectives: Despite increasing use and promising outcomes, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) introduces the risk of a number of complications across the spectrum of ECMO care. This narrative review describes..
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Abstract Background Anterior mitral leaflet prolapse repair is a highly effective procedure, but despite excellent operative results still has an inferior long-term durability when compared to posterior leaflet repair. Methods..
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Off pump CABG in patient with 3VD and young patient. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and cardiovascular..
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Perforation of RCA due to stent undergone Repair after sternotomy Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and..
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AULAO DE GASOMETRIA NA CEC Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso..
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The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) is excited to announce the launch of ELSO Adult ECMO Certification (E-AEC). With the rapid expansion of ECMO application across the globe comes..
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Patient with severe AS and aortic root dilatation and BAV undergone AVR aortoplasty and concomitant CABG aortoplasty in sinuplasty manner. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research..
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Abstract We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in patients under mechanical ventilation with COVID-19 and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A systematic..
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Abstract Objective To evaluate a restrictive transfusion policy of red blood cells (RBC) and platelets in pediatric patients submitted to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods Retrospective descriptive study of pediatric..
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Abstract Aims Unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been the primary anticoagulant of choice on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). However, it is debatable whether bivalirudin (BIV), a direct thrombin inhibitor, may be..
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Abstract During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of patients eligible to receive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has exceeded the availability of this resource-intensive therapy (). To maximize benefit,..
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Abstract Introduction Trendelenburg position (TP) is used to transport gaseous emboli away from the cerebral region during cardiac surgery. However, TP effectiveness has not been fully considered when combined with..
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Abstract The ProtekDuo, single site dual lumen cannula can be used in a multitude of configurations. In the medical literature, the ProtekDuo is described as right ventricular assist device (RVAD),..
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2022 ELSO Meeting Abstracts
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Abstract Introduction: There is a lack of information about cardiac surgery training and professional practice in Latin American (LATAM) countries. This study is the first comparative analysis of cardiac surgical..
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Abstract Introduction: Immunomodulatory therapies have shown beneficial effects in patients with severe COVID-19. Patients with hypercytokinemia might benefit from the removal of inflammatory mediators via hemadsorption. Methods: Single-center prospective randomized trial at..
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Abstract Introduction: Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiac surgeries in patients with previous infection by COVID-19 were suspended or postponed, which led to surgeries performed in patients with..
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Abstract Fungal infections are common and frequently associated with clinical failure in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Antifungal drugs have physicochemical characteristics associated with a higher likelihood of sequestration..
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Abstract Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), a new stage IV cancer treatment method conceived about 20 years ago, is a global game-changer in improving survival rates, however, not many patients in..
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Patient with SVC and IVC perforation due to catheter insertion undergone off pump repair. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..
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