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We Asked the Experts: Autotransfusion for the Provision of Blood in Lower-and-Middle-Income Countries

Abstract Space travel is often touted as the pinnacle of human progress, with the current missions to Mars an example thereof []. For those living in Lower-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), this..

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Basics of extra corporeal membrane oxygenation: a pediatric intensivist’s perspective

Abstract Extra Corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is one of the most advanced forms of life support therapy in the Intensive Care Unit. It relies on the principle where an external..

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Cardiac axes

  English    Arabian      Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center -Magdi Yacoub Foundation , Egypt  ..

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Optimal Fluoroscopic Projections of Coronary Ostia and Bifurcations Defined by Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to define the optimal fluoroscopic viewing angles of both coronary ostia and important coronary bifurcations by using 3-dimensional multislice computed tomographic data...

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Testing for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction

Abstract Coronary microvascular dysfunction refers to abnormal dilation and constriction of the small blood vessels in the heart.   What Is Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction? The small blood vessels in the heart,..

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Transthoracic echocardiography views

Here you can see a broad overview of the transthoracic echocardiography views. Save this post to have a quick reference in case you’ll need it on the go and tag..

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Eosinophilic Myocarditis in a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease

Abstract A 23-year-old man with sickle cell disease treated with splenectomy and allogenic stem cell transplantation presented with recurrent chest pain, elevated cardiac enzymes, and unremarkable electrocardiography. His work-up revealed..

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The Safe Addition of Nitric Oxide into the Sweep Gas of the Extracorporeal Circuit during Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Extracorporeal Life…

Abstract Low cardiac output syndrome and the systemic inflammatory response are consequences of the cardiac surgical perioperative course. The mechanisms responsible are multifactorial, but recent studies have shown that nitric..

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Fetal circulation

The blood that flows through the fetus is actually more complicated than after the baby is born (). This is because the mother (the placenta) is doing the work that..

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Angelprotec critical care team.

With 28 years experiance.working worldwide. Inc india,cambodia,nepal,kenya. We give eight weeks free service.you supply flights and visa costs.we give up salary. We are happy to stay in hospital or if..

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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of cell saver usage in the repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections

Abstract Introduction: A substantial amount of blood loss occurs during the open repair of aortic aneurysms or dissections. The aim of the present study is to determine the efficacy and..

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Timeout procedure in paediatric surgery: effective tool or lip service? A randomised prospective observational study

Abstract Background  For over a decade, the preoperative timeout procedure has been implemented in most paediatric surgery units. However, the impact of this intervention has not been systematically studied. This..

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Perioperative Cryoprecipitate Waste Reduction

Abstract Improvement of operating room efficiency regarding perioperative blood product transfusion is fundamental for surgical patients. The aim of this study was to 1) assess the use of cryoprecipitate in..

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Extracellular Vesicles in Autologous Cell Salvaged Blood in Orthopedic Surgery

  Abstract Background: Cell salvage is highly recommended in orthopedic surgery to avoid allogeneic transfusions. Preparational steps during cell salvage may induce extracellular vesicle (EV) formation with potential thrombogenic activity...

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Safety and Efficacy of Vasopressin After Fontan Completion: A Randomized Pilot Study

Take Home Points:    Vasopressin infusion after Fontan completion was associated with reduced transpulmonary gradient and chest tube drainage in the early postoperative period. A larger multi-institutional study will be..

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Acute kidney injury post‐heart transplant: An analysis of peri‐operative risk factors

Abstract Acute kidney injury is a common complication following heart transplantation, and the factors contributing to acute kidney injury are not well understood. We conducted a retrospective cohort study evaluating..

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Hematologic evaluation of cardiopulmonary bypass circuits prepared with a novel block copolymer

Abstract Background. To decrease the complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass, novel biomaterials have been introduced that may be less thrombogenic than standard synthetic surfaces.   Methods. Thirty-four patients undergoing coronary..

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mDixon ECG-gated 3-dimensional cardiovascular magnetic resonance angiography in patients with congenital cardiovascular disease

Take Home Points: modified Dixon (mDixon) 3D cardiovascular magnetic resonance angiography (CMRA) demonstrates reduced artefact burden and better delineation of head and neck vessels as well as pulmonary veins compared..

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Une première pour le CHU : un cœur qui bat, hors de tout corps

  De battre le cœur a continué. Le 26 mars 2021, les équipes de chirurgie cardiaque et d’anesthésie-réanimation du CHU de Rennes ont réalisé une transplantation cardiaque d’un genre nouveau..

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A cardiopulmonary bypass strategy to support a patient with vein of Galen malformation

Abstract We present a dissection of the patent ductus arteriosus and pulmonary artery for surgical repair utilising cardiopulmonary bypass in the setting of vein of Galen malformation. Several strategies were..

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The Effect of Priming Solutions and Storage Time on Plasticizer Migration in Different PVC Tubing Types—Implications for Wet Storage of…

Abstract The wet priming of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation systems and storage of these systems for rapid deployment is common practice in many clinical centers. This storage policy is, however, seen..

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Long‐term renal function after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background The utilization of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‐ECMO) as a life‐supporting therapy has increased exponentially over the last decade. As more patients receive and survive ECMO, there are..

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Volatile and Intravenous Anesthetics for Brain Protection in Cardiac Surgery: Does the Choice of Anesthesia Matter?

Abstract Postoperative neurologic complications have a significant effect on morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The etiology of brain injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is..

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Simultaneous Mitral Valve Repair and Pectus Excavatum Correction

The authors present a case of mitral valve (MV) repair combined with pectus excavatum repair in a highly symptomatic 28-year-old woman. Her preoperative transesophageal (TEE) echo showed severe mitral insufficiency,..

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Minimally Invasive CABG Combined With Mitral Valve Repair and Left Ventricle Aneurysm Repair Through Left Anterior Thoracotomy

A 53-year-old man was admitted with a two-month history of anterior myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and a New York Heart Association III classification. Echocardiography showed severe mitral insufficiency (Carpentier..

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