Abstract This study describes the use of bivalirudin in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Pediatric patients receiving bivalirudin were compared to patients receiving heparin as the anticoagulant on ECMO...
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Abstract Importance Clinical trials assessing the efficacy of IL-6 antagonists in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 have variously reported benefit, no effect, and harm. Objective To estimate the association between administration of IL-6..
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Abstract Objectives: Cardiac surgery–associated acute kidney injury occurs commonly following congenital heart surgery and is associated with adverse outcomes. This study represents the first multicenter study of neonatal cardiac surgery–associated acute..
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Abstract The serine protease thrombin, a naturally derived enzyme, plays a key role in hemostasis by converting fibrinogen to fibrin and activating coagulation factor XIII whereby the fibrin clot is..
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Abstract Objectives Systemic inflammation and bacterial infections are critical occurrences after pediatric cardiac surgery. Elevated white blood cell count and C-reactive protein cannot discriminate between these two conditions in the..
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Abstract Cryoprecipitate has been the gold standard for treating acquired hypofibrinogenemia in cardiac surgery for nearly 50 years. More recently, fibrinogen concentrate has been used off-label in the United States..
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Abstract Objectives To assess the ability of the biomarkers neuron-specific enolase (NSE), tau, neurofilament light chain (NFL), and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) to predict postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) at..
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Abstract Background The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma requires that all level I trauma centers have cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) capabilities immediately available. Despite this mandate, there is limited..
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Abstract Objective: Evaluate how emotional intelligence (EI) has been measured among surgeons and to investigate interventions implemented for improving EI. Summary Background: EI has relevant applications in surgery given its..
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Chronic Ascending Aorta dissection in the root within video you can see dissection plane as will coronary ostia separation. Step by Step Ascending Aorta and the Root Replacement with inclusion..
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Primary Neuro Ectodermal Tumor PNET of ribs invaded IVC with circumferential involvement of IVC undergone resection as well as IVC reconstruction of excised part with Bovine pericardial patch. [gallery ids="17698,17701"]..
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Abstract Supraventricular tachycardia is the most common tachyarrhythmia in pediatrics. Although postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is a known complication of congenital heart surgery that is typically transient, congenital JET..
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Abstract Purpose: To establish a model to predict the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after cardiac surgery. Methods: Data were collected on 132 ARDS patients, who received valvular or coronary..
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Abstract Objectives We investigated whether intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) combined with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) was associated with favourable neurological outcomes for patients after the return of spontaneous circulation..
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Abstract Background Norwood palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome typically results in retrograde perfusion of the native aortic root. This may predispose to native aortic root thrombosis (NART). Methods Patients..
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Innovative technique for sizing ascending aorta tubular graft during bentall operation. [gallery ids="17641,17644,17647,17650,17653,17656,17659,17662,17665,17668,17671,17674,17677,17680,17683"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS..
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Patient with previous cardiac surgery and laryngeal malignancy invaded aortic arch and branches completely made them free and rotational flap applied for coverage of defect. [gallery ids="17637"] Dr.Sam..
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Chest wall reconstruction with titanium plate and screws for patient with cardiac herniate via intercostal space due to previous trauma. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA..
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Patient with TF and severe RVOT obstruction undergone double channel technique of RV to pulmonary trunc bypass with hood with Zeraatian - RMRC technique which theoretically can cause growth of..
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Left ventricular and Cx artery rupture due to pressure stent for STEMI approaching with left antrolateral thoracotomy as well preparing femoral access for cannulation. [playlist ids="17568"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad..
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Pediatric Patient with Post COVID 19 infection and pancarditis and very very mobile LV clot undergone operation as well as post operative ECMO weaned uneventfully from ECMO and MV left..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Mechanical support options include right ventricular assist devices, venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..
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Abstract “Developmental hemostasis” refers to the dynamic process of gradual hemostatic maturation. Conventional coagulation tests seem to fail to accurately depict the in vivo hemostasis, while viscoelastic tests, thromboelastography (TEG),..
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Abstract Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) surgery is an extensive surgical undertaking, and adjuncts to decrease complications have varying results and individual pitfalls. We describe a modified “branch-first” TAAA open repair..
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Abstract Blood-primed cardiopulmonary bypass circuits are frequently necessary to achieve safe support during pediatric open-heart surgery. Literature is lacking regarding suitable prime constituents or methods for achieving a physiologically appropriate..
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Abstract Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in cardiac surgery especially in elderly population which can lead to a delay of weaning from ventilator and extubation. Cardiopulmonary bypass..
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Abstract Objective To investigate the effects of dopamine on the adverse pulmonary changes following cardiopulmonary bypass Design Prospective, nonrandomized clinical investigation Setting University hospital Participants One hundred and fifty-seven patients..
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Cor Triatriatum Sinister Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center -Magdi Yacoub Foundation , Egypt ..
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Minimally invasive beating SVC as well as Cavoatrial junction endocarditis repair and dialysis catheter removal. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..
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Bizarre Heart Harvest with retrograde RMRC technique with arch isolation in this patient you can see annamalous origin of vertebral artery from origin of left subclavian artery seperately which is..
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