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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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The end of the unique myocardial band: Part I. Anatomical considerations

Abstract The concept of the ‘unique myocardial band’, which proposes that the ventricular myocardial cone is arranged like skeletal muscle, provides an attractive framework for understanding haemodynamics. The original idea..

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The end of the unique myocardial band: Part II. Clinical and functional considerations

Abstract Two of the leading concepts of mural ventricular architecture are the unique myocardial band and the myocardial mesh model. We have described, in an accompanying article published in this..

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Anesthetic Management of Patients on ECMO

Abstract The management of a patient placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a team effort. The anesthesiology team plays an integral part during cannulation and oftentimes as well during..

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Lactate and Echocardiography Before Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Abstract Background Lactate has been recognised as a  in several critical conditions. Veno-Venous  (VV-ECMO) is a well-established therapy in patients with  Syndrome (ARDS) unresponsive to conventional therapy and  pre ECMO initiation has been recently..

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Hyperinsulinemic Normoglycemia Does Not Meaningfully Improve Myocardial Performance during Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Trial

Abstract Background: Glucose–insulin–potassium (GIK) administration during cardiac surgery inconsistently improves myocardial function, perhaps because hyperglycemia negates the beneficial effects of GIK. The hyperinsulinemic normoglycemic clamp (HNC) technique may better enhance..

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Timing and Strategy for Weaning From Venoarterial ECMO are Complex Issues

Abstract Objective Weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) usually is performed without clear guidelines; yet, patients still die after removal of extracorporeal circulation because of inadequate heart or..

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Predicting Parameters for Successful Weaning from Veno‐Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract Aims Percutaneous veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‐ECMO) is utilized for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. However, the procedure protocol for weaning from VA‐ECMO has not been well..

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