Abstract Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been widely used in cardiac surgery to monitor cerebral oxygen supply. The initiation and perioperative management of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) constitute critical events in modifying..
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Abstract Background To provide multivariable prognostic models for severe complications prediction after heart valve surgery, including low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS), acute kidney injury requiring hemodialysis (AKI-rH) and multiple organ..
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Abstract Background Major airway surgery can pose a complex problem to perioperative central airway management. Adjuncts to advanced ventilation strategies have included cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), veno-arterial (VA-ECLS) or veno-venous extracorporeal..
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Abstract Context and Aims: To describe current fluid and vasopressor practices after cardiac surgery in Australia and New Zealand cardiothoracic intensive care units (ICU). Design and Setting: This web-based survey was conducted..
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Abstract Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may lead to tissue hypoxia, inflammatory response, and risk for acute kidney injury (AKI). We evaluated the prevalence of AKI and inflammatory response in neonates undergoing..
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Abstract Introduction: Many donor organs contain significant leukocyte reservoirs which upon transplantation activate recipient leukocytes to initiate acute rejection. We aimed to assess whether non-ischemic heart preservation via ex vivo perfusion promotes immunodepletion..
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Abstract Background Current cardiac surgery risk algorithms and quality measures focus on perioperative outcomes. However, delivering high-value, patient-centered cardiac care will require a better understanding of long-term patient-reported quality of..
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Abstract Background The can be cannulated for antegrade directly or by employing a prosthetic anastomosed to the artery. Methods From 2008 until 2019, 688 patients underwent axillary artery . Of those, 287 underwent direct..
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Abstract Executive Summary surgical patients are at risk of increased disease severity. Several important factors influence the administration of the coronavirus disease vaccine in the . This guidance statement outlines current information..
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Patient with SVC rupture and stenosis 9 years undergone SVC reconstruction and upper mini sternotomy as well as impinged Cath. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA..
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Abstract Background The aim of the study was to evaluate the educational achievement of patients diagnosed with physiology (UVHP) or transposition of the (TGA) after neonatal cardiac surgery. Methods An exploratory online..
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Abstract Introduction Although the technology used for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has improved greatly in recent years, the application of these devices to the patient is quite complex and requires..
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Abstract Background Corticosteroids suppress the inflammatory response to in children undergoing cardiac surgery. What is less clear is the impact of corticosteroids on the postoperative course. Methods A systematic review and..
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This program explores the factors that influence oxygen delivery to the tissues. This program examines the "art" of perfusion and how the perfusionist uses available data and techniques to provide..
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Matt Warhoover and the Vanderbilt team will review the heart transplant program at Vanderbilt. Tammy Sparacino will discuss an unusual case of neurologic recovery after protracted cardiac arrest. John Ingram..
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ECMO usage, the number of patients being considered for ECMO therapy and the number of ECMO platforms has exploded during the last two years. Joe will explore the number of..
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Simultaneous brain tumor and CABG and EVD external ventricular drainage and aortoplasty. [playlist ids="20851"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..
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Abstract We have miniaturized and optimized our implantable rotary blood pump developed to provide long-term mechanical right heart support for patients who have failing Fontan circulation. The objective of this..
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Adult Certified ECMO Specialist™ (CES-A™) Exam The American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) and the International Board of Blood Management (IBBM) are pleased to announce the first Adult ECMO Specialist..
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Redo Bentall operation and Redo CABG in patient with previous AVR and CABG and patent LIMA to LAD as well as RCA grafts all of them again reimplanted into ascending..
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Ascending aorta could be safely reached in every patient through the 4th ICS. Access to the ascending aorta is one of the cornerstones of TCRAT technique - Total Coronary Revascularization..
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Abstract Anticoagulation in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is challenging, with significant morbidity and mortality associated with thrombotic complications. Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is commonly used, which depends on native antithrombin (AT)..
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Pectus excavatum is a condition in which a person's breastbone is sunken into his or her chest. In severe cases, pectus excavatum can look as if the center of the..
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"Game-changing" new therapy for patients with tetralogy of Fallot replaces pulmonary valves without open heart surgery. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes and patents return home the next day. Dr...
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Classic cardiac harvest technique with antegrade root cardioplegia solution administered. [playlist ids="20798"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS..
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Abstract Introduction The impact of Impella and ECMO (ECPELLA) in (CS) remains to be defined. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the benefit of ECPELLA compared to VA-ECMO in..
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Abstract The researchers realized that more than half a million people in America suffer cardiac arrest each year. In Europe, more that quarter a million people suffer out of hospital..
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Abstract Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can present with a large panel of cardiac manifestations, including myocardial infarction with (type 1) or without (type 2) obstructive coronary artery disease,..
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Abstract Introduction Low mean arterial pressure (MAP) periods occur frequently during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and their management remains controversial. Our aim was to correlate MAP during CPB with the occurrence..
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