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Biological Response to Sintered Titanium in Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Pseudoneointima, Neointima, and Pannus

Abstract Titanium alloys have traditionally been used in blood-contacting cardiovascular devices, including left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). However, titanium surfaces are susceptible to adverse coagulation, leading to thrombogenesis and stroke...

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Utility of plasma NGAL for the diagnosis of AKI following cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (pNGAL) for the early diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) in adult patients..

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Impact of Preoperative Hematocrit, Body Mass Index, and Red Cell Mass on Allogeneic Blood Product Usage in Adult Cardiac Surgical…

Abstract Objective The study aims were to evaluate current blood transfusion practice in cardiac surgical patients and to explore associations between preoperative anemia, body mass index (BMI), red blood cell..

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Use of CytoSorb in a post kidney transplant pediatric patient with acute respiratory failure and sepsis

This case reports on a 13-year-old girl from Bangladesh, who was admitted to the hospital with incipient renal failure and hypertension. [pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CoW_29_2022_E_web_compressed.pdf"]

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Complete percutaneous decannulation from femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the clinical outcomes and perioperative complications associated with complete percutaneous decannulation of femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) with the MANTA closure device. Methods This is..

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Serial ultrastructural evaluation of myocardial ischemic injury after infusion of del Nido cardioplegia in the human heart

Abstract Objectives The safe ischemic time after a single-dose del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) infusion has not yet been established. This study evaluated the progression of myocardial ischemic injury to establish the safe ischemic time after a single-dose DNC..

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CABG with octopus anastomoses

Patient with octopus anastomoses. [playlist ids="30177"]   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and cardiovascular surgery department.  ..

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A Case Report of Severe Factor XI Deficiency during Cardiac Surgery: Less Can Be More

Abstract Severe congenital Factor XI (FXI) deficiency (<20% normal activity) can be associated with significant bleeding disorders, and there has been great concern for severe bleeding following cardiac surgery requiring..

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Mechanical Ventilation during ECMO: Lessons from Clinical Trials and Future Prospects

Abstract Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) accounts for 10% of ICU admissions and affects 3 million patients each year. Despite decades of research, it is still associated with one of..

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Neurological Complications in High-Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Abstract Background Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) without cardiopulmonary bypass and minimal or no aortic manipulation may be associated with a lower risk of neurological complications. We investigated this issue in patients with a..

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Effect of intraoperative cell rescue on bleeding related indexes after cesarean section Yu YF, Cao YD. Effect of intraoperative cell rescue…

Abstract Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally, especially in China. The key to a successful rescue is immediate and rapid blood transfusion. Autotransfusion has become an..

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Current Penetration, Completeness, and Representativeness of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database

Abstract Background The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) is the largest cardiac surgical database in the world. Linked data from STS ACSD and the Centers..

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Comparison of different metrics of cerebral autoregulation in association with major morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Cardiac surgery studies have established the clinical relevance of personalised arterial blood pressure management based on cerebral autoregulation. However, variabilities exist in autoregulation evaluation. We compared the association..

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Cardiac audit, data and registries: evolution of a national programme

Abstract The UK is one of the few countries in the world with national registries that record key statistics across a broad range of cardiovascular disorders. The British Cardiovascular Society..

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CABG undergone on pump beating

Patient with very very low LVEF and 3VD as well as severe MR undergone on pump beating CABG MV inspection and complete revascularisation. Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham..

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Florida operation in patient with previous TGA operation and ascending aorta aneurysm

Performing florida operation in patient with previous TGA operation and ascending aorta aneurysm.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS..

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The ABCDE approach to difficult weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) has been increasingly applied in patients with cardiogenic shock in recent years. Nevertheless, many patients cannot be successfully weaned from VA ECMO support..

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COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO EXTRACORPORAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION (ECMO): NURSING DIAGNOSES BASED ON THE NANDA TAXONOMY 2021 – 2023

Abstract Identify complications related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the literature and map the nursing diagnoses in the face of this problem. Methodology: An integrative review study with a descriptive..

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Anesthetic Preferences for Cardiac Anesthesia: A Survey of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Volatile anesthetics have been historically preferred for cardiac anesthesia, but the evidence for their superiority to intravenous agents is mixed. We conducted a survey to better understand the..

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ECMO simulation training during a worldwide pandemic: The role of ECMO telesimulation

Abstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a supportive therapy used in the most severe forms of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Due to its intrinsic complexity and relatively low annual..

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Efficacy of outcome prediction of the respiratory ECMO survival prediction score and the predicting death for severe ARDS on VV-ECMO…

Abstract Background Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for respiratory failure is an increasingly popular modality of support. Patient selection is an important aspect of outcome success. This review assesses the..

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Prospective clinical study testing the efficacy and safety of a new formula to increase the precision of oxygen therapy in…

Abstract Introduction During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), supranormal concentrations of oxygen are routinely administered with the intention to prevent cellular hypoxia. However, hyperoxemia may have adverse effects on patient outcome. Oxygen..

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Effects of a frozen elephant trunk on postoperative renal dysfunction in acute type A aortic dissection extending into the renal…

Abstract Background We investigated the effects of frozen elephant trunk (FET) implantation on clinical outcomes in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) extending into the renal artery (RA)...

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Innominate artery direct cannulation provides brain protection during total arch replacement for acute type A aortic dissection

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the safety of direct innominate arterial (IA) cannulation using a pediatric arterial cannula to establish selective antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) during total arch..

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Escalating and De-escalating Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Abstract The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock has increased dramatically despite a lack of randomized controlled trials or evidence guiding clinical decision-making. Recommendations from professional societies..

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Outcome and Cost of Nurse-Led vs Perfusionist-led Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background  (ECMO) is a resource-intense modality of care whose use has grown exponentially. We examined volume and utilization trends to identify the financial break-even point that might serve to..

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Bleeding and thrombotic events in patients with severe COVID-19 supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a nationwide cohort study

Abstract Purpose To describe bleeding and thrombotic events and their risk factors in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to evaluate their impact..

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Outcome of primary graft dysfunction rescued by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after heart transplantation

Abstract Background: Primary graft dysfunction remains the leading cause of 30-day mortality after heart transplantation. Few data have been published about the clinical outcome of severe primary graft dysfunction treated..

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