Patient with extensive huge and mediastinal mass and TTE suggestive for tamponade and constrictive pericarditis and all chambers were compressed by tumor completely excised and pathology was concordant with sarcoma..
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Example of multiple Y grafts for total epicardial vessels revascularisation as you can see despite 6 grafts just two proximal anastomoses in the ascending aorta. Another type of SVG transverse..
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Aortic epicardial lesion originating from vasa vasarum and pathology concordant with aortic epicardial hemangioma, very rare case of tumor in aortic position. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..
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Very Rare case of tricuspid valve endocarditis completely full filled RA and extended from RA into pericardial cavity. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..
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Patient with stab wound to the heart adjacent to LAD undergone on pump intraoperative probing in order to assess septum and possible septal injuries. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of..
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Abstract Disclaimer: This is an updated guideline from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) for the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure due to..
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Abstract Algorithms for treatment of diffuse bleeding in cardiac surgery are based on intervention thresholds of coagulation tests, such as rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) or conventional laboratory tests. The relationship between..
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Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to elucidate the cognitive processes involved in surgical procedures from the perspective of different team roles (surgeon, anesthesiologist, and perfusionist) and provide..
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Abstract Purpose: Early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) using the FloTrac system reportedly improved postoperative outcomes among high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. This study’s objective was to evaluate the FloTrac/EV1000 platform’s efficacy..
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The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2, the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019 represented a global emergency accounting for more than 2.5 million deaths worldwide. It has..
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Abstract Background Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are frequent on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). Performing routine blood cultures (BCs) may identify early paucisymptomatic BSIs. We investigated the contribution of systematic..
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Abstract Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of optimized ultrafiltration on perioperative electrolytes, acid–base balance, and pulmonary function during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in infants with low body weight (under..
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Context Poisoning may lead to respiratory failure, shock, cardiac arrest, or death. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be used to provide circulatory support, termed venoarterial (VA) ECMO; or respiratory support..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES To improve organ protection with the frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure, a so-called four-sites perfusion in combination with proximalization for the distal aortic anastomosis was performed...
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Abstract The following sections are included: HISTORICAL NOTE DYNAMICS OF COAGULATION, FIBRINOLYSIS, AND COMPLEMENT ACTIVATION CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS (CPB) Role of Oxygenators in Haemostasis ANTI-COAGULATION DURING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS Heparin Protamine..
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Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 42%–64% of the neonatal patients experiencing cardiac surgery, contributing to postoperative morbidity and mortality. Current diagnostic criteria, which are mainly based on..
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Abstract Background Systemic inflammation contributes to cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury (AKI). Cardiomyocytes and other organs experience hypothermia and hypoxia during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which induces the secretion of cold-inducible..
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Abstract The clinical importance of viscoelastic testing in patient blood management when performing cardiovascular surgery is increasing. We aimed to examine the effect of a blood transfusion protocol including an..
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Abstract Introduction Cardiac surgery (CS) in pediatric patients induces an overt oxidative stress (OS) response. Children are particularly vulnerable to OS related injury. The immaturity of their organs and antioxidant..
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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to develop the Perfusionists' Intraoperative Non-Technical Skills tool, specifically to the perfusionists' context, and test its inter-rater reliability. Methods An expert panel was convened to..
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Abstract Dynamic or hybrid configurations for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are needed when patient physiology or clinical conditions change. Dynamic configurations included configurations converting from veno-arterial (V-A) ECMO or veno-venous..
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Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) is gaining worldwide acceptance as an adjunct to brain death (BD) in transplant surgery. Initially performed for abdominal organs procurement, DCD was then carried out..
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiac failure is on the rise worldwide. Some challenges, such as limb ischemia and thrombotic or hemorrhagic events, are well-recognized. Newer data suggests that ventricle..
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Aortic Arch isolation and cardiovascular off pump arch repair in patient with type B free perforation of subclavian artery and left hemithorax hematoma undergone at site repair and organ darman..
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Abstract Background Query a single institution computed tomography (CT) database to assess the prevalence of aortic arch anomalies in general adult population and their potential association with thoracic aortopathies. Methods..
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Abstract Background The opioid epidemic has seen a drastic increase in the incidence of drug-associated infective endocarditis (IE). No clinical tool exists to predict operative morbidity and mortality in patients..
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PEDIAITRIC CARDIOLOGY - HISTORICAL SESSION - EPISODE 1 History of Atrial Switch Operation - Dr Alvise Guariento PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY - HISTORICAL SESSION EPISODE 2 The Establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass ..
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A to Z steps of mitral valve replacement in patient with Covid 19 and mitral bacterial endocarditis at the same time cannulation with ascending aorta and two stage venous cannulation...
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Abstract Background: Prone positioning (PP) improves oxygenation and respiratory mechanics and is associated with lower mortality in patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Despite this, some..
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