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Impact of partial pressure of oxygen trajectories on the incidence of acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Background To investigate the impact of the dynamic oxygenation status on the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods This retrospective study was performed..

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Left heart bypass for repair of aortic coarctation in children: Technical tips and pitfalls

Spinal cord injury secondary to coarctation repair in children is a serious, though relatively uncommon, complication. Several measures have been proposed to minimize this risk, which seems to affect more..

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Mitral valve replacement in patient with MS and MR with mechanical MV ATS Medtronic

Mitral valve replacement in patient with MS and MR with mechanical MV ATS Medtronic. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of..

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Recommended Standards for the Performance of Transesophageal Echocardiographic Screening for Structural Heart Intervention: From the American Society of Echocardiography

In the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines for performing a comprehensive transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) examination, a standard 28-view imaging protocol as well as specific structural imaging assessments were introduced.  ..

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Post CABG mediastinitis undergone redo sternotomy and pus evacuation

Post CABG mediastinitis undergone redo sternotomy and pus evacuation and mediastinal irrigation and toilet.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of..

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Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acutely Poisoned Pediatric Patients in United States

Abstract Objectives:  To describe the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the management of pediatric poisoning in the United States and to identify predictors of mortality. Design:  Retrospective cohort study. Setting: ..

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Repair of Aortopulmonary Window in a Newborn

A two-week-old, 3.5 kg newborn presented with tachypnea and a heart murmur. An echocardiogram showed a type I aortopulmonary window and patent foramen ovale. A computed tomography scan confirmed the..

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Complete heart harvest from a to z and then transplantation and back table of the heart

Complete heart harvest from a to z and then transplantation and back table of the heart. [playlist ids="22477"] Preparing recipient patient for cardiectomy Final form of transplantation anastomoses in heart..

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Septal myectomy after removing aortic valve and implantation of new valve

Performing septal myectomy after removing aortic valve and implantation of new valve in position for patient with LVOT obstruction and septal base hypertrophy. You can see post operative TTE of..

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Use of CytoSorb in a patient with COVID-19 pneumonia

This case reports on a 60-year-old male diagnosed with COVID-19 following a positive RT-PCR test, who was hospitalized with complaints of cough with mild expectoration, and worsening shortness of breath..

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Basics of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

History of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation  is the ability to supplement native pulmonary and/or cardiac function in the setting of native system failure. Development of modern  life support devices began with the..

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Bleeding Complications in Patients With Perioperative COVID-19 Infection Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Matched Case-Control Study

Abstract Objective Previous studies reported a poor outcome in patients with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) undergoing cardiac surgery. Complications most frequently described were respiratory failure, renal failure, and thromboembolic events. In..

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The effect of pulsatile versus non-pulsatile flow during cardiopulmonary bypass on cerebral oxygenation: A randomized trial

Abstract Background The present study aims to compare regional oxygen supply determined by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the course of pulsatile perfusion with non-pulsatile perfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients undergoing..

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Automatic control of blood flow rate on the arterial-line side during cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract The operation of the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system requires skilled techniques and experience. Intraoperatively, the perfusionist needs to intermittently manipulate both of the occluders on the venous- and arterial-line..

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Impact of Intraoperative Salvaged Blood Autotransfusion During Obstetric Hemorrhage on the Coagulation Function: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore the effect of intraoperative blood salvage (autotransfusion) on coagulation function in the rescue of an obstetric hemorrhage. Methods A total of 65 pregnant..

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Liberation From Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Review

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may be used for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock as a bridge to recovery, a bridge to a ventricular assist device (VAD), or a bridge..

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COVID-19 in the Perioperative Period of Cardiovascular Surgery: the Brazilian Experience

Abstract Introduction We investigated the clinical course and outcomes of patients submitted to cardiovascular surgery in Brazil and who had developed symptoms/signs of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the perioperative..

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Association of Volume Status During Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Outcome

Abstract Fluid overload in acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with increased mortality. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of cumulative fluid balance (CFB) during the..

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Enhanced Platelet-Rich Plasma (ePRP) Stimulates Wound Healing through Effects on Metabolic Reprogramming in Fibroblasts

Abstract As a source of growth factors for expediting wound healing and tissue regeneration, plasma-rich plasma (PRP) has been extensively applied in diverse fields including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): Radiographic appearances, complications and imaging artefacts for radiologists

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support primarily used in cardiothoracic and intensive care unit (ICU) settings. The purpose of this review is to familiarise radiologists..

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Tiempo de Aceleracion Pulmonar (TAP) - Pulmonary Velocity Acceleration Time (PVAT)

En este video (siguiendo con la serie de hipertension pulmonar) voy a hablar del tiempo de aceleracion pulmonar (TAP). Un valor muy importante y que nos ayuda cuando no tenemos..

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Clot evacuation: left Pulmonary artery spontaneously perforated

Patient with previous Redo AVR came with profound shock undergone redo sternotomy and clot evacuation site of bleeding left Pulmonary artery spontaneously perforated. Undergone complete reconstruction with pericardial patch.  Dr.Sam..

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Reconstruction of Complex Proximal Aortic Dissections with Aortic Insufficiency Using Aortic Ring Annuloplasty

Perez-Tamayo A, Baker JN, Gerdisch MW, et al.. Reconstruction of Complex Proximal Aortic Dissections with Aortic Insufficiency Using Aortic Ring Annuloplasty. January 2022. The information and views presented on CTSNet.org..

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Cardiac harvest technique in patient with severe pericarditis and adhesions

Cardiac harvest technique in patient with severe pericarditis and adhesions. First clamp aorta then release heart completely. [playlist ids="22380"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA..

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Right atrial mass undergone bicaval cannulation and total inflow mass resected pericardial patch applied to RA

Patient with right atrial mass undergone bicaval cannulation and total inflow mass resected pericardial patch applied to RA but inevitable complication of this complex repair happened in ICU which was..

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The 7 Pillars of Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery

Introduction National health expenditures rose to 3.8 trillion dollars in 2019, 18% of gross domestic product, and are continuing to rise at an unsustainable rate. Aggregate costs for hospitalizations associated with..

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Abstract Without effective treatment, pulmonary arterial hypertension results in high morbidity and mortality. This review discusses the pathogenesis of the disorder, the thorough clinical evaluation required to establish the diagnosis,..

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Bleeding and Thrombotic Events During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Postcardiotomy Shock

Abstract Background  management during venoarterial  (ECMO) is particularly difficult in postcardiotomy shock patients given a significant bleeding risk. We sought to determine the effect of  treatment on bleeding and thrombosis risk for..

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A Technique for Safe Redo Sternotomy in Patients with Aortic Proximity to the Sternum

Abstract The risk of redo sternotomy is greatly elevated in the setting of aortic proximity to the sternum. Current strategies to avoid catastrophic neurologic injury upon sternal reentry include establishment..

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