Abstract BACKGROUND: Viscoelastic tests (VETs) are recommended during cardiac surgery to monitor coagulation status and guide transfusion. We compared the results of two VETs, the Sonoclot Analyzer and the ROTEM..
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Abstract Introduction Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been associated with improved outcomes in COVID patients with respiratory failure, data regarding the need for blood product utilization in this population..
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Abstract There has been significant progress in the development of ex vivo machine perfusion for the nonischemic preservation of donor organs. However, several complications remain, including the logistics of using human blood..
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Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to transform the way health care is delivered. AI is the use of computers to simulate intelligent tasks typically performed..
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Abstract Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has evolved in its practice over the past several years. Percutaneous cannulation is a technique that can be used during MICS to facilitate cardiopulmonary..
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Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of measuring whole blood coagulation with Sonoclot to predict return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in patients with out-of-hospital..
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Abstract Objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) following pediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass is a frequently reported complication. This study aims to determine the critical oxygen delivery (DO2i) threshold associated..
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Abstract Objectives Despite training and the recognition that speaking up can mitigate harm to patients and save lives, healthcare professionals do not consistently speak up when they have patient safety concerns...
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Treatment of pediatric aortic valve disease is controversial. In this regard, interest is growing in the neocuspidization of the aortic valve according to Ozaki. In this video tutorial, we illustrate..
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Abstract This guideline discusses nutritional support for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Data for nutrient delivery during ECMO support and its impact on outcomes are..
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Rare patient with myxomatosis change in aortic valve position undergone AVR with mechanical valve with good post operative course and TEE and TTE. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham..
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Abstract Purpose: The goal of this investigation was to examine the influence of two oxygenators with different membranes, made of either polypropylene (PPL) or polymethylpentane (PMP), on the plasma concentration of..
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This case reports on a 31-year-old previously healthy female patient, who was admitted post-operatively to the intensive care unit (ICU) with hemorrhagic shock and dilutional/ disseminated intravascular coagulopathy following secondary..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support requires skills that can only be found in specialized centers. The number of patients annually supported with ECMO is positively associated with the survival..
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Abstract The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is growing rapidly in all patient populations, especially adults for both acute lung or heart failure. ECMO is a complex, high risk,..
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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) may be used in the setting of pregnancy or the peripartal period, however its utility has not been well-characterized. This study aims to give..
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Abstract Anterograde or retrograde cerebral perfusion can protect the brain from ischemic injury during hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA), but neither type of perfusion provides blood flow to the abdominal viscera...
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Abstract Objective The study objective was to assess the benefits of del Nido cardioplegia compared with cold blood cardioplegia solution in terms of myocardial protection during adult cardiac surgery. Methods..
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Abstract One of the hallmarks of the SARS-CoV-2 infection has been the inflammatory process that played a role in its pathogenesis, resulting in mortality within susceptible individuals. This uncontrolled inflammatory..
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Abstract Patient safety is typically assessed by the frequency of adverse events or incidents, which means we seek to determine safety by its absence rather than its presence. The Safety-II perspective..
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Abstract Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an important treatment option for organ support in respiratory insufficiency, cardiac failure, or as an advanced tool for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Reports on pediatric..
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Abstract Objectives To determine whether the early use of after cardiac surgery in the first 24 hours in the intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with reduced mortality. Design A single-center..
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Patient with huge thoracoabdominal aneurysm undergone left heart bypass and MUF as well as distal arch replacement with antegrade cerebral perfusion during CPB aneurysm sac closure performed with autologous aortic..
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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use is increasing worldwide, driven by device simplification and increasing need during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, while bleeding and thrombotic events remain a..
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Abstract Background: Blood purifcation through the removal of plasma solutes by adsorption to beads of charcoal or resins contained in a cartridge (hemoperfusion) has a long and imperfect history. Developments..
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Blood purification by hemoadsorption therapy seems to improve outcomes in selected patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Here, we report the successful application of hemoadsorption in the severe systemic..
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Abstract Background Gelatin has been used as a plasma volume expander because of its ability to preserve intravascular volume more effectively than crystalloids. However, gelatin may have detrimental effects on..
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Abstract Anticoagulation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for Coronovirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be performed by direct or indirect thrombin inhibitors but differences in outcomes with these agents are uncertain...
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Abstract Background We evaluated the impact of valve type (mechanical vs. bioprosthetic) on survival after aortic root replacement (ARR). Methods In a propensity-matched analysis, we evaluated consecutive operations from 2010..
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