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Predictors and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Systematic and Untargeted Analysis of More Than 120,000 Individuals and 1,300…

Abstract Objective To perform an untargeted data-driven analysis on the correlates and outcomes of  (CABG). Design FinnGen . Setting The authors collected information on up to 1,327 disease traits before and after..

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The impact of del Nido cardioplegia solution on blood morphology parameters

Abstract Background: Crystalloid cardioplegic solutions are believed to reduce hemoglobin significantly and increase the transfusion rate. However, recent reports indicate that the del Nido cardioplegia may preserve blood morphology parameters...

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Bi-Caval Dual Lumen Catheter for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract An 11-year-old female patient was admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). She had received peripheral blood stem cell transplantation..

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Interrelations of Intraoperative Changes in Cerebral Tissue Oxygen Saturation with Brain Volumes and Neurodevelopment Outcome After the Comprehensive Stage II…

Abstract Objectives The monitoring of cerebral tissue oxygen saturation by near-infrared spectroscopy (ScerebO2) is used widely in pediatric cardiac anesthesia. However, little information is available on the effects of changes..

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Management and Outcomes of Cardiogenic Shock in Cardiac ICUs With Versus Without Shock Teams

Abstract Background Single-center studies suggest that implementation of multidisciplinary  (CS) teams is associated with improved CS survival. Objectives The aim was to characterize practice patterns and outcomes in the management of..

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EuroELSO Webinar: Anticoagulation monitoring on ECMO in neonates and children: moving target

  EuroELSO Webinar on 30 March 2021 Topic: Anticoagulation monitoring on ECMO in neonates and children: moving target - anti Xa over ACT & APTT.   Introduction, moderation & closing..

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Neonatal venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation technique - MMCTS

The neck cannulation technique for neonates requiring VA-ECMO is a critical skill necessary for successful cardiopulmonary rescue. The Multimedia Manual of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (MMCTS) is an online-only teaching manual published..

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ECMO Post Cardiotomía en pacientes neonatales y pediátricos

Equipo de Cirugía Cardiovascular Hospital Christus Muguerza. Monterey. Nuevo León. México. -Dr Guillermo Quezada. Cirujano Cardiovascular Pediátrico. -Dr Rosemberg Albores. Anestesiólogo Cardiovascular -Dr Cesar Hernandez. Intensivista Pediátra. Moderadora: Perf Maria..

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Redo CABG x 5 grafts

Patient with early in stent thrombosis post Covid 19 undergone redo CABG and 5 grafts including LIMA to LAD.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center..

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Risk Factors of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation–Related Intracranial Hemorrhage in Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Abstract To analyze the risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in congenital heart disease (CHD) patients supported with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). We performed a retrospective analysis of VA ECMO patients..

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Severe mitral Stenosis insufficiency of the rheumatic type

Severe mitral Stenosis insufficiency of the rheumatic type; doming of the flaps with hypomobility of the LMP. It can be seen Tunnel of the mitral inflow with minimal anatomical opening..

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Hipertension Pulmonar - Pulmonary Hypertension

En este video hablaremos acerca de la hipertension pulmonar en ecocardiografia.   In this video I am going to talk to you about pulmonary hypertension and echocardiography.   The echo..

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Vamos perfusionar - LINPE

Anatomia Cardíaca A primeira edição do "Vamos Perfusionar?" será ministrada pela ligante Estela Gudin Lippo, que dará uma aula sobre Anatomia Cardíaca.     Fisiologia Cardíaca A primeira edição do..

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Comparative effects of on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery on serum cytokine and chemokine levels

Abstract Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with two methods (on-pump or off-pump) can be used to rescue individuals with severe coronary artery disease (CAD). Each method might cause an..

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Clinical monitoring of activated clotting time during cardiothoracic surgery: comparing the Hemochron® Response and Hemochron® Signature Elite

Abstract Introduction: The Activated Clotting Time (ACT) is commonly used to manage anticoagulation during cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the older manually operated Hemochron® Response and..

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Brain and Muscle Oxygen Saturation Combined with Kidney Injury Biomarkers Predict Cardiac Surgery Related Acute Kidney Injury

Abstract Background: Early identification of patients at risk for cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) based on novel biomarkers and tissue oxygen saturation might enable intervention to reduce kidney injury...

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Cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass in pregnancy: report of four cases

Abstract Background Open heart surgery during pregnancy is relatively rare at home and abroad, and there is a higher risk and probability of maternal and infant death. How to carry..

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Beneficial Effect of Prone Positioning During Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Coronavirus Disease 2019

Abstract Objectives:  The study investigated the impact of prone positioning during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for coronavirus disease 2019 acute respiratory failure on the patient outcome. Design:  An observational..

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The importance of autologous blood transfusion in lung transplantation and cardiovascular surgeries

Abstract Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of using autologous blood recovery systems on transfusion-related complications in patients undergoing lung transplantation and cardiovascular surgeries. Methods: Between May 2016..

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Implementation of an electronic identification system in the setting of perioperative autologous cell salvage transfusion: Experience at a university hospital

Abstract Perioperative autologous cell salvage (PACS) is one of the effective strategies in patient blood management (PBM). However, mistransfusion, in which the wrong blood is transfused to the wrong patient,..

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Viscoelastic hemostatic assays: Update on technology and clinical applications

Abstract Viscoelastic hemostatic assays (VHA) are point of care tests that allow for a global assessment of coagulation using whole blood. The technology to allow this assessment has evolved from..

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Tranexamic acid after cardiopulmonary bypass does not increase risk of postoperative seizures: a retrospective study

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effects of administering tranexamic acid (TXA) after cardiopulmonary bypass, instead of after anesthesia induction, on postoperative seizures and blood transfusion requirements. Methods Adult patients who..

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Thrombocytosis and neutrophilia associated with oxygenator failure and protamine reaction after cardiopulmonary bypass: a case report and literature review

Abstract Thrombocytosis has been feared as a source of thrombotic complications during the conduct of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for patients undergoing cardiac procedures. We present a patient urgently requiring repair/replacement..

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Left pulmonary malignancy and occlusion effect on LPA

Patient with left pulmonary malignancy and occlusion effect on LPA with low LVEF undergone tumor resection and PPM insertion. [gallery ids="20352,20355,20358"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..

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Understanding AV Blocks

One of the first things I try to teach the participants in my classes is the meaning of the term atrioventricular block – commonly abbreviated as “AV block.” So many..

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Investigating preoperative myoglobin level as predictive factor for acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: A retrospective observational…

Abstract Background Early identification of patients at risk of AKI after cardiac surgery is of critical importance for optimizing perioperative management and improving outcomes. This study aimed to identify the..

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The susceptibility of the aortic root: porcine aortic rupture testing under cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Background In our earlier study on the functional limits of the aneurysmal aortic root we determined the pig root is susceptible to failure at high aortic pressures levels. We..

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An innovative ovine model of severe cardiopulmonary failure supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) often requires veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to sustain end-organ perfusion. Current animal models result in heterogenous cardiac injury and frequent episodes of refractory ventricular..

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Routine Neuroimaging. Understanding Brain Injury in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives:  This project aims to describe brain injuries on routine neuroimaging in a large single-center neonatal and pediatric cohort supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The study also aims to..

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Evolving outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for severe COVID‑19 ARDS in Sorbonne hospitals, Paris

Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was frequently used to treat patients with severe coronavirus disease‑2019 (COVID‑19)‑associated acute respiratory distress (ARDS) during the initial outbreak. Care of COVID‑19 patients evolved..

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