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Imaging in acute percutaneous mechanical circulatory support in adults: a clinical consensus statement of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care…

Abstract The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) in cardiogenic shock patients has increased during the last decades with most management strategies relying on observational studies and expert opinion,..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): Radiographic appearances, complications and imaging artefacts for radiologists

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support primarily used in cardiothoracic and intensive care unit (ICU) settings. The purpose of this review is to familiarise radiologists..

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Imaging the adult with simple shunt lesions: position paper from the EACVI and the ESC WG on ACHD. Endorsed by…

Abstract In 2018, the position paper ‘Imaging the adult with congenital heart disease: a multimodality imaging approach’ was published. The paper highlights, in the first part, the different imaging modalities..

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Air embolism: diagnosis and management

Abstract Air embolism is an uncommon, but potentially life-threatening event for which prompt diagnosis and management can result in significantly improved patient outcomes. Most air emboli are iatrogenic. Arterial air..

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2020 ESC Guidelines for the management of adult congenital heart disease: The Task Force for the management of adult congenital…

1 Preamble Guidelines summarize and evaluate available evidence with the aim of assisting health professionals in proposing the best management strategies for an individual patient with a given condition. Guidelines..

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“Just-In-Time” Simulation Training Using 3-D Printed Cardiac Models After Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Background: High-fidelity simulation using patient-specific three-dimensional (3D) models may be effective in facilitating pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) provider training for clinical management of congenital cardiac surgery patients...

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