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Right Ventricular Dysfunction is Associated with Increased Mortality in Patients Requiring Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Coronavirus Disease 2019

Abstract Respiratory failure caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is associated with mortality. Patients unresponsive to conventional therapy may benefit from temporary venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). We..

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Awake ECMO for COVID-19 Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Abstract The outcome of COVID-19 patients treated on intensive care units (ICU) is unsatisfying (1). Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) can serve as a rescue strategy when patients deteriorate during..

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Effect of CPB Glucose Levels on Inflammatory Response After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a common complication after cardiac surgery. There are no definite optimal glycemic threshold for pediatric patients receiving open-heart surgery with CPB. The..

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CABG and AVR in porcelain Aorta

CABG and AVR with magna valve biological aorta with single clamps technique due to porcelain aorta.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as..

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Effect of Lower Tidal Volume Ventilation Facilitated by Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal vs Standard Care Ventilation on 90-Day Mortality in…

Abstract Importance  In patients who require mechanical ventilation for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, further reduction in tidal volumes, compared with conventional low tidal volume ventilation, may improve outcomes. Objective  To determine whether..

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Modeling acid-base balance for in-series extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal and continuous venovenous hemofiltration devices

Abstract Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute kidney injury (AKI) treated by kidney replacement therapy may also require treatment with extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) devices to permit..

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Plasma and Platelet Transfusions Strategies in Neonates and Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass or Neonates and Children Supported…

Abstract Objectives:  To present the recommendations and consensus statements with supporting literature for plasma and platelet transfusions in critically ill neonates and children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass or..

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome in the cardiothoracic patient: State of the art and use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) encountered during the course of cardiothoracic (CT) surgery is a rare (1.1% incidence) unfortunate event increasing both morbidity and mortality., Cardiogenic shock occurring during CT..

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Retrograde Autologous Priming as a Safe and Easy Method to Reduce Hemodilution and Transfusion Requirements during Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background: During the last decades many efforts have been made to reduce transfusion requirements and adverse clinical effects during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The minimal extracorporeal circulation (MECC) system and the..

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To RAP or Not to RAP: A Retrospective Comparison of the Effects of Retrograde Autologous Priming

Abstract Retrograde autologous priming (RAP) is a process used to reduce hemodilution associated with the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Previous studies have reported potential benefits to RAP; however, many..

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PerfWeb 75 (5 days event)

  Day 1— Cytosorb® hemoadsorption of apixaban during emergent cardio-pulmonary bypass Tammy Sparacino, CCP describes the latest peer reviewed publications on the Cytosorb hemoadsorption technology.   Day 2 - Journal..

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Acute ascending aorta dissection (echo images)

Acute ascending aorta dissection undergone ascending aorta replacement and hemiarch arterial cannulation via innominate artery and venous from RA both proximal and distal anastomoses were reinforced by teflon felts and..

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Acute ascending aorta dissection

Acute ascending aorta dissection undergone ascending aorta replacement and hemiarch arterial cannulation via innominate artery and venous from RA both proximal and distal anastomoses were reinforced by teflon felts and..

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Auricula derecha - Right Atrium

En este video hablaremos de como evaluar la auricula derecha por ecocardiografia.   All about the right atrial assessment in this video.       The echo lady; Lorena De..

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Bleeding and thrombotic events in adults supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an ELSO registry analysis

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed at analyzing the prevalence, mortality association, and risk factors for bleeding and thrombosis events (BTEs) among adults supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Methods:..

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Heart transplant

A recently performed heart transplant on a 48 years old patient with dilated cardiomyopathy, donor was in mid 20’s with no medical history, died of severe head trauma. The procedure..

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Outcomes of Extubated COVID and Non-COVID Patients Receiving Awake Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Cessation of continuous analgesia and sedation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receiving venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) facilitates early extubation, family, patient and provider engagement, and mobility...

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Atrial Arrhythmias During Venovenous ECMO: A Cry for Help?

Abstract WE READ with great interest the work by Li et al. in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. In their work, the authors characterized the incidence and effect on outcomes..

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Off pump CABG in patient with severe MR ( RT images, Echo images)

Usage of Zeraatian and Darius Suraki Azad Technique off pump in patient with severe MR without any change neither mitral valve repair or replacement just with adequate revascularisation and reslut..

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MVR with Cardiamed Valve in patient with MS and MR

Patient with MS and MR undergone MVR with Cardiamed Valve new generation with CE confirmation and brand.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well..

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Normothermic Regional Perfusion Surgical Technique for the Procurement of Cardiac Donors after Circulatory Death

Central Message DCD heart transplant has not been routinely utilized in the United States. We describe a low cost, reproducible method for DCD heart procurement using NRP allowing for distant..

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Redo Valve surgery and just pannus and thrombosis removal in mechanical valve and withdrawal of warfarin usage

Redo Valve surgery and just pannus and thrombosis removal in patient with mechanical valve and withdrawal of warfarin usage subvalve pannus and supra valve clot completely removed post operative TEE..

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"Técnicas de perfusión en cirugía de arco aórtico"

Ponente internacional Perfusionista Alex Muñoz. Empresa CARDIOMED SAC.        

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Histórico de Sesiones Formativas Cardionet-Puerta de Hierro

[gallery ids="22747,22750"] SESIONES FORMATIVAS CARDIONET-PUERTA DE HIERRO , ,  / Por  SESIONES FORMATIVAS CARDIONET-PUERTA DE HIERRO Organizadas por el Dr. Juan E. De Villarreal y Dr. Alberto Forteza Gil.      ..

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Papillary Fibroelastoma

Papillary fibroelastoma are generally small (mean 8 mm; up to 40 mm), usually single (>90%), typically attached to valve surfaces, and may be pedunculated and mobile. A study from the Cleveland..

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Technical note: Novel use of CytoSorb™ haemadsorption to provide wound healing support in case of severe burn trauma via reduction…

This case reports on an initially healthy 59-year-old patient, who was hospitalized following a serious burn trauma. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CoW_05_2022_E_web_compressed.pdf"]

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Percentage of hematocrit decrease after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass—clinical implications and affecting factors

Abstract Decrease of patient’s hematocrit level is a natural process which occurs during the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass. To some extent it is a beneficial occurrence, but excessive hematocrit decrease..

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Inflammatory Biomarker Levels After Propofol or Sevoflurane Anesthesia: A Meta-analysis

Abstract BACKGROUND:  The perioperative inflammatory response may be implicated in adverse outcomes including neurocognitive dysfunction and cancer recurrence after oncological surgery. The immunomodulatory role of anesthetic agents has been demonstrated..

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Renal and Cerebral Hypoxia and Inflammation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Abstract Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury and brain injury remain common despite ongoing efforts to improve both the equipment and procedures deployed during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The pathophysiology of injury..

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Effect of Cyclosporine on Cytokine Production in Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Sub-Analysis of the CiPRICS Study

Abstract Objectives The augmented inflammatory response to cardiac surgery is a recognized cause of postoperative acute kidney injury. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of preoperative cyclosporine treatment..

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