Abstract A perioperative patient blood management (PBM) educational intervention was implemented for first year postgraduate doctors (interns) at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) following identification of a perioperative..
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Abstract Objective To assess predictive factors of postoperative stroke in cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Design This study was a retrospective observational study. Setting This study was conducted at..
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Abstract Objective Recombinant factor VII (rFVIIa) is used to treat cardiac surgical bleeding in an off-label manner. However, optimal dosing and timing of administration to provide efficacious yet safe outcomes..
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Abstract Purpose of review Major bleeding in cardiac surgery is commonly encountered, and, until recently, most frequently managed with fresh frozen plasma (FFP). However, a Cochrane review found this practice..
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Abstract Objective The aim of this survey was to describe existing standards and best practices in the Netherlands and Belgium. Design An online survey was followed up by an in-depth personal..
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Abstract Purpose Previous studies support the potential efficacy of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vvECMO) for improving survival in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) cases. Prone positioning (PP) has been..
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Abstract Background The optimal haemoglobin threshold for use of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in anaemic patients remains an active field of research. Blood is a scarce resource, and in some countries,..
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Abstract Objectives We aim at identifying the changes in venous blood saturation values that associates intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in cardiac surgery patients with reduced left ventricular function (LVF). Methods..
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Abstract From its foundational years, transfusion medicine (TM) has been associated with errors and their reporting. Patient safety and quality were brought to the forefront of health care through the..
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About the MS-ECS Program The Master of Science in Extracorporeal Science (MS-ECS) provides students with the cognitive knowledge and application of extracorporeal technology. The MS-ECS program is an online, distance-based..
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Patient with IAS tumor with malignant appearance undergone resection and reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..
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Abstract Vacuum-assisted venous drainage (VAVD) was proposed to optimize venous drainage during bypass through femoral venous cannulation. It is currently used in both adult and pediatric surgery when siphon gravity..
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Abstract Purpose Percutaneous cannulation is increasingly used for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). However, there is limited evidence about the benefit of this approach compared with conventional surgical cannulation. By..
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Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to develop and validate a score to accurately predict the probability of death for adult extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Background ECPR is..
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Abstract Objectives: To investigate platelet pathophysiology associated with pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Design: Prospective observational study of neonatal and pediatric ECMO patients from September 1, 2016, to December 31,..
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Heart harvest in rasool akram heart center for the young age patient with SVC and Azygus ligation technique. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..
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Abstract Background Previous studies have shown that preoperative anaemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is associated with . However, most of these studies were retrospective, had a relatively small sample size,..
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Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock (CS). It restores peripheral perfusion, at the expense of increased left ventricle (LV) afterload. In..
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Abstract This study aimed to develop a definition of vasoplegia that reliably predicts clinical outcomes. Vasoplegia was evaluated using data from the electronic health record for each 15-minute interval for..
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Abstract In vitro circulation (cardiopulmonary bypass, CPB) has been widely used in heart surgery. In the past, it was believed that the reduction of platelet count and impaired platelet function..
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Abstract Background: The role of pulsatile (PP) versus non-pulsatile (NP) flow during a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is still debated. This study’s aim was to analyze hemodynamic effects, endothelial reactivity and erythrocytes..
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Abstract Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) –induced lung ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury remains a large challenge in cardiac surgery; up to date, no effective treatment has been found. Annexin A1 (AnxA1) has..
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Abstract Objectives The assessment of platelet function in cardiac surgery patients who recently received dual-antiplatelet therapy is considered in the existing guidelines. Among available devices, Multiplate (MP) and ROTEM Platelet..
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This case reports on a 54-year-old male patient with known arterial hypertension who was transferred from a peripheral hospital to the National Hospital with cough and progressive respiratory distress 6..
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Aortic valve replacement n heavy calcified aorta with biologic valve. 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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Patient with biventricular rupture due to PE evacuation with pigtail and clot formation. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS..
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In a first-of-its-kind surgery, a 57-year-old patient with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart and is still doing well three days later. It was..
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Abstract Background. Temporary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been described in select patients, and data are limited on the CardioHELP device (Maquet). The..
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Abstract Background During peripheral extracorporeal veno-arterial membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support, subclavian arterial cannulation provides, in comparison to femoral arterial cannulation, an anterograde flow which may prevent from left ventricular (LV)..
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Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive decline occurs commonly after cardiac surgery. The available literature is inconclusive on the role of intraoperative causal or protective factors. Methods We systematically reviewed studies evaluating..
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