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Abstract Neurocognitive decline (NCD) is common after patients undergo cardiac surgery and has important implications for acute and long-term clinical outcomes and patient quality of life. Patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular..

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Abstract Introduction People who sustain a hip fracture are typically elderly, frail and require urgent surgery. Hip fracture and the urgent surgery is associated with acute blood loss, compounding patients’ pre-existing..

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Abstract Objectives The introduction and use of a preincision safety check were associated with lower mortality after mixed adult cardiac surgery; however, an explanatory mechanism is lacking. Stroke, one of..

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Abstract An overarching goal for surgery is to deliver high-quality care, defined as being safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered, timely, and equitable, but achieving this multicomponent goal has proved challenging. The last..

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Abstract Background: Unfractionated heparin (UFH) is an anticoagulant drug that is considered a high-risk medication because an excessive dose can cause bleeding, whereas an insufficient dose can lead to a..

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Patient with Mid LAD stenosis and RCA stenosis and LAD to pulmonary trunc fistula undergone CABG and PV reconstruction and fistula closure and pulmonary size reduction. [playlist ids="36488"]   Dr.Sam..

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Patient with Right sided heart hypoplasia and sub aortic comitted VSD and persistent LSVC TOF undergone total correction by bicaval cannulation and Autologous pericardial VSD Patch as well as Zeraatian's..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which can support gas exchange or hemodynamics in patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, has demonstrated considerable evolution over the last decade [], with..

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Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is becoming a common procedure to support patients with severe cardio-circulatory or respiratory failure as well as in case of combined compromise of the two..

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Abstract Objectives Simultaneous mechanical  (MCS) with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) to  (ECMO) is common in postcardiotomy  (PCS). This study aimed to analyse the effect of concomitant ECMO and IABP therapy on the short-term..

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Abstract Post-infarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a serious complication of myocardial infarction, which, in its natural course or treated medically, is related to high mortality rate. Surgical intervention remains..

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Abstract CentriMag® extracorporeal VAD support could represent a more physiological choice than conventional ECMO in primary cardiogenic shock. We therefore evaluated the outcome of patients with primary cardiogenic shock who were..

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Abstract Objectives: Primary graft failure (PGF) is a common and devastating complication, despite the advances in perioperative treatment. We aim to evaluate the prevalence of PGF and its impact on survival..

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Abstract Background: Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCS) that is refractory to inotropic support remains a major concern in cardiac surgery and is almost universally fatal unless treated with mechanical support. While reported..

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Abstract The presence of right ventricular (RV) injury in the context of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is significantly associated with increased mortality posing a clinical challenge []. In a..

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Abstract Purpose Preoptimizing the hemodynamics and volume status prior to heart transplant is essential for the outcome. Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been expanding especially after recent changes to..

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Abstract Importance  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used as temporary cardiorespiratory support in critically ill patients, but little is known regarding long-term psychiatric sequelae among survivors after ECMO. Objective  To investigate the..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Sickle-cell disease (SCD) patients are considered to be at high risk from open-heart surgery. This study assessed the role of a simple sickling-prevention protocol. METHODS Perioperative non-specific and..

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Abstract Bernard Soulier syndrome is a rare hereditary macrothrombocytopenia, with an incidence of <1 per million.  Patients may have variable platelet counts, ranging from <10 × 109/L to normal, as well as..

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Abstract Background: The benefit of the combined use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for postcardiotomy shock remains unclear. We aimed to analyse the potential..

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Abstract Danvers, Mass., October 21, 2022 –  (Nasdaq: ABMD) announces the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted and closed the post-approval study reports related to the pre-market approvals (PMA)..

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Abstract Adequate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in the adult requires cannulae permitting blood flows up to 6-8 L/minute. In accordance with Poiseuille's law, flow is proportional to the fourth power..

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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is an effective mechanical circulatory support for cardiopulmonary failure. Conventionally, an arterial cannula over 15 Fr is inserted for full circulatory support in..

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Abstract According to a recent study designed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of lung transplantation for respiratory failure from COVID-19, transplantation can produce acceptable results if it is performed..

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Abstract Importance  Intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist device (LVAD) compared with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been associated with increased risk of mortality and bleeding among patients with acute myocardial infarction..

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Abstract Heart transplantation remains the gold-standard therapy for end-stage heart failure; the expected median survival range is 12–13 years. More than 30,000 heart transplants have been performed globally in the..

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Case A 55 year old female, no previous medical history, underwent out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) was initiated, with return of spontaneous circulation after 30’ of conventional..

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Abstract Burns are among the leading causes of trauma worldwide, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common cause of death in burn patients. Some patients develop hypoxemia refractory..

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Patient with DORV with subaortic VSD and Pulmonary trunc stenosis undergone VSD transatrial closure and and Zeraatian's double tunnel technique for PS with preservation of native valve.   [playlist ids="36451"]..

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Anatomia e Fisiologia Cardíaca. Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É perfusionista do Hospital de Clínicas da Unicamp e Coordenador do Curso da..