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Large volume acute normovolemic hemodilution in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with intermediate-high risk of transfusion: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract Study Objective: To investigate whether large volume acute normovolemic  (L-ANH), compared with moderate acute normovolemic  (M-ANH), can reduce perioperative allogeneic   with intermediate-high risk of transfusion during cardiac surgery with  (CPB). Design: Prospective . Setting:..

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Mitral valve replacement & LAA closure & AF

Patient with severe MS and MR and AF and LAA undergone new technique of MVR as well as LAA closure and Aortopulmonary separation and Bovine Pericardial Patch insertion for impediment..

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RA clot and TV repair

Patient with RA clot and TV repair without usage of CPB neither hep and completely beating with choking.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..

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Extensive resection and LA roof reconstruction

LA Sarcoma Extension from LT and RT lung undergone extensive resection and LA roof reconstruction with bovine pericardial patch.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center..

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LV aneurysmectomy and PMA and LV reconstruction

Patient with LV pseudo aneurysm and severe MR and and clot within pericardial space undergone LV aneurysmectomy and PMA and LV reconstruction.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..

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Chemo tx with fistula to LA and pericardial space

Patient with SCC of upper third esophagus and undergone chemo tx with fistula to LA and pericardial space.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..

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Reconstruction annulus and MVR and pulmonary vein rerouting

Patient with severe bacterial endocarditis and mobile vegetation on mitral valve and annamalous inferior pulmonary vein undergone reconstruction annulus and MVR and pulmonary vein rerouting.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO..

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CABG and SVR and IABPC

Patient with LVEF 10 percent and 3VD and DOE undergone CABG and SVR and IABPC.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head..

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Hemodynamic and recirculation performance of dual lumen cannulas for venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be performed with two single lumen cannulas (SLCs) or one dual-lumen cannula (DLC) where low recirculation fraction (Rf) is a key performance criterion...

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Bacteria in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuit Clots of a Patient With Persistent Bacteremia: A Case Report

Abstract A neonate with pulmonary hypertension was supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). During ECMO support, the patient developed Enterococcus faecalis bacteremia, treated with targeted antibiotics. Despite the maximum dose of antibiotics, routine blood..

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A report of the first pediatric heart transplant following donation after circulatory death in the United States using ex-vivo perfusion

Abstract Cardiac donation after circulatory death (DCD) with ex-vivo perfusion (EVP) has the potential to greatly increase the donor pool, a benefit that can extend to selected pediatric patients. We..

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Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Cardiac arrest affects approximately 600 000 people in the US yearly and is associated with a survival rate of 10% to 12% for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and 25% to 30%..

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Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation versus conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults with cardiac arrest: a comparative meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Abstract Background Although outcomes of patients after cardiac arrest remain poor, studies have suggested that extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) might improve survival and neurological outcomes. We aimed to investigate any..

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Extracorporeal CPR after the INCEPTION trial: No one steps twice into the same river

Abstract The use of veno- arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients suffering out- of- hospital cardiac ar-rest, largely increased in the last decade despite evidence supporting..

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Is Fasciotomy Associated With Increased Mortality in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

Abstract Our primary objective was to identify if fasciotomy was associated with increased mortality in patients who developed acute compartment syndrome (ACS) on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Additionally, we sought to identify any additional risk factors..

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The impact of levosimendan on survival and weaning from ECMO after extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract Objectives Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is increasingly used due to its beneficial outcomes and results compared to conventional CPR. After cardiac arrest, the overall ejection fraction is severely impaired;..

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Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest With Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion: How Long Is Safe?

Abstract Background Cerebral protection strategies during proximal  remains controversial due to lack of evidence and large patient . We herein evaluated our 3-decade experience using hypothermic circulatory arrest with retrograde  (DHCA/RCP) to evaluate..

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Platelet Function is Preserved After Moderate Cardiopulmonary Bypass Times But Transiently Impaired After Protamine

Abstract Objectives Previous studies have described impaired  after  (CPB). Whether this is still valid in contemporary cardiac surgery is unclear. This study aimed to quantify changes in function and number of platelets..

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Vascular mechanotransduction

Abstract This review aims to survey the current state of mechanotransduction in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and endothelial cells (ECs), including their sensing of mechanical stimuli and transduction of..

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Coagulation support during perioperative bleeding management

Abstract Bleeding is a leading cause of perioperative mortality []. In a perioperative setting, damage control surgery with massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) are therapeutic approaches used clinically to manage patients..

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Association of Arterial Blood pH at Cannulation With 1 Year Survival Among Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Recipients: The Three Seven…

Abstract We aimed to describe the clinical outcomes of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) therapy in our institution considering clinical context and pH at cannulation. All patients treated by VA-ECMO during the..

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Extracorporeal CPR after the INCEPTION trial: No one steps twice into the same river

Abstract The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, largely increased in the last decade despite evidence supporting this practice being..

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Absolute Versus Relative Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Pediatric Cardiac Patients

Abstract OBJECTIVES:  Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been increasingly accepted as a noninvasive marker of regional tissue oxygenation despite concerns of imprecision and wide limits of agreement (LOA) with invasive oximetry. New generation absolute..

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“Beyond waking and walking. Intensive rehabilitation in patients requiring extended durations of advanced mechanical circulatory support: A case series”

Abstract Background: Physical therapy (PT) utilization in patients requiring mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been reported; however, little is known about intensive rehabilitation and associated..

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Intraoperative use of cell saver devices decreases the rate of hyperlactatemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Abstract Objective This study was aimed to elucidate the effect of the intraoperative cell saver (CS) on hyperlactatemia of patients who underwent cardiac surgery. Design A sub-analysis of the CS..

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Cardiac Catheterization via Direct Access of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuit

Abstract Obtaining arterial access for cardiac catheterization can be both challenging and morbid in patients supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). While catheterization performed by obtaining endovascular access through..

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RAPP: Why I don’t like it. Risks associated with RAPP (Retrograde Autologous Pump Prime) - June 14th

Retrograde Autologous Pump Prime Joe Basha, CCP discusses RAPP: Why I don’t like it. RAPP is a technique utilized to minimize hemodilution associated anemia on cardiopulmonary bypass. Risks associated with..

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Anticoagulant biomimetic consecutive gas exchange network for advanced artificial lung membrane

Abstract Artificial lung membrane as extracorporeal blood-gas barriers could execute similar functions as human alveoli, whereby accomplish blood gas exchange process, providing imperative life support for patients with cardiopulmonary failure...

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Association of Conventional Ultrafiltration on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

Abstract Background Postoperative pulmonary complications increase mortality after cardiac surgery. Conventional ultrafiltration may reduce pulmonary complications by removing mediators of bypass-induced inflammation and countering hemodilution. We tested the primary hypothesis..

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Deciding When to Start Renal Replacement Therapy After Cardiac Surgery in Real Life

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of cardiac surgery that contributes to postoperative morbidity and mortality. The timing of renal replacement therapy (RRT) remains unclear. The Artificial..

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