Abstract Background Age over 70 years seems to confer poor prognosis for patients under mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Advanced age is usually a relative contraindication. Our objective was to assess the..
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CABG in patient with cancer Head of pancreas as well as Portal vein thrombosis in these cases on important issue regarding CPB is the usage of bicaval instead of two..
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Severe tricuspid valve regurgitation secondary to Ebstein’s anomaly represents several challenges in neonates. It can result in significant respiratory and/or hemodynamic compromise that mandates urgent interventions. When conservative management fails,..
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Abstract Stroke has potentially devastating consequences for patients receiving veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane support (VA-ECMO). Arterial cannulation sites for VA-ECMO include the ascending aorta, axillary artery, and femoral artery. However, the..
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Abstract Background The VentriFlo® True Pulse Pump (VentriFlo, Inc, Pelham, NH, USA) is a new pulsatile blood pump intended for use during short-term circulatory support. The purpose of this study was..
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Abstract Rapid reductions in PaCO2 during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are associated with poor neurologic outcomes. Understanding what factors determine PaCO2 may allow a gradual reduction, potentially improving neurologic outcome. A simple..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock is an uncommon but serious complication of acute myocardial infarction. Temporary mechanical circulatory support devices are being used more often in this setting, and physicians are required..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: Patients in the pediatric cardiac ICU are frequently exposed to pharmacologic and environmental factors that predispose them to sleep disturbances and may increase the risk of delirium. In..
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Abstract Surgical time-outs are designed to promote situation awareness, teamwork, and error prevention. The pre-incision time-out in particular aims to facilitate shared mental models prior to incision. Objective, unbiased measures..
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Abstract The level of evidence of expert recommendations for starting extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is low. Therefore, we reported..
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Abstract Drugs intoxications often lead to severe vasoplegia and cardiogenic shock, and VA-ECMO represents a viable therapy option. However, as cardiopulmonary support is not contributing to the removal of the..
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Abstract Background SBP and DBP have important associations with cardiovascular events, but are seldom considered simultaneously. Objectives This study sought to simultaneously analyze systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood..
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Abstract Purpose Patients with (ECLS) are at risk for hemolysis-related complications. Therefore, monitoring of free hemoglobin (fHb) levels is indicated. Conventional methods for fHb are laborious and not always available. Here..
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Abstract Newswise — November 22, 2021 – – with no increased risk of transmitting COVID-19 transmission to ECMO transport team members following standard precautions, reports a study in the , official journal of..
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A 60-year-old female was admitted to the Emergency Department after she was found unconscious by her husband. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CoW_47_2021_E_web_compressed.pdf"]
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Abstract Background Whether perioperative glycemic control is associated with neurocognitive decline (NCD) after cardiac surgery was examined. Methods Thirty patients undergoing cardiac surgery utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) were screened for..
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Abstract Strong beliefs can influence the way we deal with emotionally charged topics. Researchers, editors, and reviewers are not an exception. Declaring such nonfinancial conflict of interest when handling or..
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Abstract The number of patients using critical care is increasing as our populations live longer thanks to advances in medical therapies. This is reflected by an increase in both usage..
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Abstract Objective To analyze Italian Cardiac Surgery experience during the pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) identifying risk factors for overall mortality according to coronavirus disease 2019..
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Abstract Purpose: Data regarding the incidence of a coagulable state following heat stroke as assessed by Sonoclot signature analysis are limited. Our purpose was to appraise coagulopathy using a dynamic test..
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Abstract Introduction (ICU)-acquired weakness is developed by 40%–46% of patients admitted to ICU. Different studies have shown that Early Mobilisation (EM) is safe, feasible, cost-effective and improves patient outcomes in..
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Abstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is the rescue treatment proposed to patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. The VA-ECMO implantation promotes inflammation and ischemia-reperfusion injuries through the VA-ECMO flow, causing..
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Abstract Oxygenator thrombosis during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), is a complication that necessitates component replacement. ECMO centers monitor clot burden by intermittent measurement of pressure drop across the oxygenator. An..
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Abstract Introduction: Adenosine triphosphate - sensitive potassium (KATP) channels provide endogenous myocardial protection by coupling cell membrane potential to metabolism, as they are inhibited by ATP and open during times of..
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Patient with Aortic annulus abcess extension from LV cavity with pus drainage orifice that you can see within video undergone complete abcess drainage and AVR as well as MVR and..
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Abstract Background: Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) represents a class I indication in symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). However, indications for early SAVR in asymptomatic patients with severe AS..
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Patient with severe ischemic mitral valve regurgitation as well as low LVEF 20 and dialysis dependent undergone Off Pump CABG with SVG to right territory and SVG to both Diag..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Our goal was to evaluate whether four-dimensional (4D) flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can predict the growth rate of dilatation of the ascending aorta (AA) in..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Pre-emptive strategies to manage the aortic complications of Marfan syndrome have resulted in improved life expectancy yet, secondary to the variation of phenotypic expression, anticipating the..
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