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Markers of Elevated Left Ventricular Filling Pressure Are Associated with Increased Mortality in Nonsevere Aortic Stenosis

Abstract Background Echocardiographic measures of elevated left ventricular filling pressures are associated with an adverse prognosis. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between acute (ratio of..

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Pulmonary Atresia

Mono cusp Pulmonary valve technique in Pulmonary Atresia   [gallery ids="12916,12919"]   Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center..

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PAPVD

Scimitar sign ,,, Female in the fifth decade with : PAPVD of the right PVs to the IVC then RA. The left PVs drain normally to LA.   [gallery ids="12909,12912"]..

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RVOT stenosis, post TOF

26 Y male post TOF repair with "Double Barrel RVOT technique" Native RVOT stenosis,,, RV to PA conduit which shows diffuse degenerative changes , calcifications and filling defects ,,,, Exclude..

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Single Ventricle Physiology. Alternative Technique of Long Acting Cardioplegia. Ammonia Blood Levels - PerfWeb67

    The Vanderbilt Faculty team will discuss Single ventricle physiology and how this affects perfusion technique during surgical correction. Our Journal Club explores alternative techniques to long acting cardioplegia..

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Myocardial Protection in Adult Cardiac Surgery With del Nido Versus Blood Cardioplegia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background  in adult cardiac surgery is commonly achieved with either multidose blood  or single-dose del Nido crystalloid cardioplegia. Aim The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare..

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Is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation the Standard Care for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background  (ARDS) is a type of  syndrome characterised by severe respiratory distress and stubborn . Patients with ARDS have a prolonged hospital stay and high mortality rate. Over long-term follow-up, ARDS..

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The Inverse Relationship Between Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilation and Blood Pressure is Lost After Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is required for the surgical correction of congenital heart defects and incites an acute inflammatory response that impairs endothelial function post-operatively. Therefore, we hypothesized that the..

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Identification of risk factors for renal failure after cardiac surgery by RFILE classification

Abstract Objective: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major complication after cardiovascular surgery. The unclear etiology of this highly complex event challenges definition, diagnosis and prediction of AKI, and hence..

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Cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) measured using the INVOS oximeter closely correlates with baseline rSO2

Abstract Baseline cerebral regional saturation (rSO2) measured using the INVOS 5100C (Medtronic, MN, USA) varies widely among patients with cardiac and/or renal diseases. To identify significant correlates of baseline rSO2 and..

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Pump flow setting and assessment of unloading in clinical practice

Abstract The rationale for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in cardiogenic shock is to restore cardiac output in selected patients when critically low or in case of refractory cardiac arrest. Furthermore,..

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Long-Term Cognitive Outcomes and Sleep in Adults After Extracorporeal Life Support

Abstract Objectives: To assess differences in cognitive outcomes and sleep in adult survivors of critical illness, managed with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as compared to conventional mechanical ventilation only. Design:..

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ECMO Assistance during Mechanical Ventilation: Effects Induced on Energetic and Haemodynamic Variables

Abstract Background and Objective Simulation in  may help clinicians understand the important events occurring during  and . During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of patients have required hospital admission to tertiary referral..

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Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Cardiac Bypass: The Careful Balance between Clotting and Bleeding

Abstract Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibody, and anti-β2 glycoprotein-I antibody) which leads to clinical thrombosis via a..

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Computed tomography angiography as an adjunct to computational fluid dynamics for prediction of oxygenator thrombus formation

Abstract Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit performance can be compromised by oxygenator thrombosis. Stagnant blood flow in the oxygenator can increase the risk of thrombus formation. To minimize thrombogenic potential,..

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AV canal defect

  Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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Large cystic RA mass

Large cystic RA mass  Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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Rheumatic mitral stenosis

1. Modified 4chamver view due to all cardiac chamber dilation. 2. Huge LA due to sever mitral stenosis. 3. Sever rheumatic mitral stenosis with diastolic AML doaming. 4. Sever LA..

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Lutembacher’s Syndrome

Severe Mitral Stenosis and Moderate Aortic Regurgitation   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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Rheumatic Severe Mitral Stenosis

TEE shows Hugely dilated Left Atrium as a consequence of Rhematic Severe Mitral Stenosis, spontaneous Echo Contrast Grade IV “pre thrombus formation “   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology,..

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Myxome

45 years old female patient with congestive Heart Failure “EF=22%” and history of stroke , the Echocardiography shows multiple big thrombi in the Heart chambers and moderate pericardial effusion  ..

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Severe Mitral Stenosis and Moderate Aortic Regurgitation

Severe Mitral Stenosis and Moderate Aortic Regurgitation   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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Paravalvular Leakage of Mitral Valve

 Paravalvular Leakage at 3 o’clock of Mitral Valve.   Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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Unicuspid valve Ao

  Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt.    

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Fibroelastoma

72 years ald female patient admitted to hospital because of delirium and hypertensive crises. In TTE we found clearly suspicious finding on the RCC of the Aortic Valve. For further..

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