Tetralogy of Fallot total repair could be performed minimally invasively through the axillary 4cm thoracotomy in the 4th ICS. Standard repair technique is used. No TV leaflet detachment is required...
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Educational surgical video. Very complex procedure for very complex disease with very good outcome.
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Educational video. Axillary approach has many advantages in congenital heart surgery - cosmetical, physical, psychological benefits for children.
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Abstract Background Diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) requires pre-test probability assessment and dedicated laboratory assays. Objective To develop a pre-test score for HIT. Design Observational; analysis of prospectively collected data..
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Abstract Background In the Île-de-France region (henceforth termed Greater Paris), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was considered early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We report..
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Abstract Even after the introduction of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), survival after cardiac arrest remains poor. Excess release of vasoactive cytokines may be a reason for cardiovascular instability and death..
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Abstract Hypercoagulability in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may aggravate disease severity during hospitalization but the reported survival benefits from anticoagulation (AC) vary among studies. We performed a literature research to..
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Abstract Purpose Intranasal insulin administration may improve cognitive function in patients with dementia and may prevent cognitive problems after surgery. Although the metabolic effects of intranasal insulin in non-surgical patients have been studied, its influence on glucose..
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Abstract Background The benefit of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in anemic critically-ill patients with cardiovascular disease is uncertain, as is the optimal threshold at which RBC transfusion should be..
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Abstract Thrombosis is a potentially life-threatening complication in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits, which may originate from the drainage cannula due to unfavorable blood flow dynamics. This study aims to..
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The echo lady; Lorena De Vanna, is a cardiac and respiratory physiologist graduated from the Central University of Venezuela. She currently holds British Society of Echocardiography accreditation and works..
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Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium, which is the inner lining of your heart chambers and heart valves. Endocarditis generally occurs when bacteria, fungi or other germs from another..
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Part 1 – Introduction and Morphology Part 2 - Surgical Strategies Part 3 - Can We Improve Outcomes Before Birth? Part 4 - Immediate Care After Birth Part 5 -..
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Visceroatrial situs refers to the position and configuration of the cardiac atria, the tracheobronchial tree, and the thoracoabdominal viscera. Accurate determination of situs is essential because anomalies of situs are..
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Abstract Objective To examine the altitude differences in the optimal perfusate oxygenation (PpO2) in patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Methods We included children (aged 1 month to 18 years) with surgically repaired between..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac surgery has been associated with several deleterious effects including haemodilution and systemic inflammation. Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) has been well established in..
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How to suspect pulmonary vascular disease ?! Here are some useful points: - Estimation of systolic pulmonary pressure - Pulmonary artery size and doppler - Right atrium / ventricle and..
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Pierluigi Incarnato, TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)
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Case report Obstructive accessory mitral valve tissue in an adult patient. Background Accessory mitral valve tissue AMVT is a rare congenital Cardiac malformation that sometimes causes left ventricular outflow tract..
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Pierluigi Incarnato, TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)
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Pierluigi Incarnato, TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)
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Giant aorta from chronic aortic dissection: The true light and false trombised light is appreciated. Furthermore it is possible to observe the breach of entrance which feeds and supplies the..
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Type 1R Type 4LR Pierluigi Incarnato, TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)
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Pierluigi Incarnato, TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)
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Pierluigi Incarnato, TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)
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Pierluigi Incarnato, TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)
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