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Physiological Basis of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal in Respiratory Failure

Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for severe respiratory failure has seen an exponential growth in recent years. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) represent two modalities that can..

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Investigation of air bubble properties: relevance to prevention of coronary air embolism during cardiac surgery

Abstract Although de‐airing procedures are commonly performed during cardiac surgery, use of these procedures is not necessarily based on evidence. Uncertainly remains around the size of bubbles that can be..

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Preoperative Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps in Cardiac Surgery: A Propensity Score Analysis

Abstract Introduction The role of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) in high-risk patients undergoing  (CABG) surgery remains controversial. We report the 5-year experience from a new Australian centre. Methods We retrospectively analysed..

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Antecedent ACE-inhibition, inflammatory response, and cardiac surgery associated acute kidney injury

Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may trigger organs damage, including kidney injury, due to a massive cytokine release. In this observational, prospective study, we analyzed the possible impact of chronic treatment..

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Is there a renoprotective value to leukodepletion during heart valve surgery? A randomized controlled trial (ROLO)

Abstract Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) adversely affects outcomes after cardiac surgery. A major mediator of AKI is the activation of leukocytes through exposure to the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. We..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: How Do We Expand Capacity in the COVID-19 Era?

Abstract Despite advances in medical technology, the mortality rate for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains high at around 40% []. In recent years, multiple studies, systematic reviews, and..

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Changes in Coagulation and Fibrinolysis Systems During the Perioperative Period of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Abstract Background: Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) has a high risk of perioperative bleeding and often requires extensive blood product infusions. Analysis of the changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis..

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Establish a Nomogram of Cardiac Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction

Abstract Objectives: Cardiac postoperative cognitive dysfunction (c-POCD) is a common complication. This article established a nomogram by analyzing preoperative and intraoperative data to help identify high-risk patients and take effective..

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Apical four chamber view “A4C”

Parasternal short axis view, Apical four chamber view “A4C”. By placing the probe in the 5th to 7th intercostal space with a pointer directed to the lateral side till u..

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Parasternal short axis view Papillary muscle level

Parasternal short axis view. Papillary muscle level. The importance is ; 1) can assess the LV function 2)Ischemia “RWMAs” 3)VSD 4)Flattened D-shaped septum in Pulmonary embolism 5)LV wall thickness 6)Papillary..

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Echocardiographic views

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

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Parasternal short axis view

Beautiful illustrative picture about the parasternal short axis view, great vessel level     Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt...

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Mitral Valve

Mitral Valve Leaflets and Scallops and its relation to Aortic Valve Sinuses      Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar university), Cairo, Egypt...

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Apical 2 chamber (2)

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

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Apical 2 chamber

Apical 2 chamber view Importance: 1)Assessment of Ischemia “RWMAs” 2)Viewing LV apical thrombus 3)Assessment of MR and its mechanism 4)Assessment of pericardial effusion 5)viewing Coronary sinus and LAA    ..

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Ischemic Heart Disease

  Different Echo views “A4C,A2C,PLAX and PSX” with the corresponding segment and its feeding vessel     Mohammed Zidan,  MBBCH, M.Sc Cardiology (Cardiology, Echocardiography and interventional Cardilogy Specialist at Al-Azhar..

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Types of ASD

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

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Aortic measurements

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

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Cardiac findings in sarcoidosis

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

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Modified Simpson method

Modified Simpson method (biplane method of disks) is a modality requiring area tracings of LV cavity. The American Society of Echocardiography recommends this method for measuring LVEF. This method requires..

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How to mesure RV size

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

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Types of Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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

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Eccentric and concentric cardiac hypertrophy

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

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Patent foramen ovale (PFO)

A hole in your heart would seem to be the very definition of a "problem." Yet more than a quarter of the population has one, and for most it causes..

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Implanting the HeartMate 6 (total artificial heart)

The HeartMate 3 is a ventricular assist device that supports the heart with a centrifugal continuous flow. It contains a fully levitated rotor to minimize hemolysis and was initially designed..

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Trans-septal course of the anomalous LMCA from RCA

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

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Impact of CytoSorb on kinetics of vancomycin and bivalirudin in critically ill patients

Abstract CytoSorb is a promising tool to treat severe inflammatory status with multiple mechanisms in the acute care setting. Its effect on drugs is, however, poorly documented in vivo, although..

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Proposal for a Standard Echocardiographic Tricuspid Valve Nomenclature

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to introduce a novel clinically relevant nomenclature system for the  and determine the relative incidence of each morphological type. Background With the rapid..

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Prevalence and extent of mitral annular disjunction in structurally normal hearts: comprehensive 3D analysis using cardiac computed tomography

Abstract Aims Mitral annular disjunction is fibrous separation between the attachment of the posterior mitral leaflet and the basal left ventricular myocardium initially described in dissected hearts. Currently, it is..

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Spectral Doppler Interrogation of the Pulmonary Veins for the Diagnosis of Cardiac Disorders: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract Data obtained from echocardiographic studies are used on a daily basis to guide clinical decision-making regarding patient management and the need for additional diagnostic investigations. Interrogation of blood flow..

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