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  Coronary CT Angiography - High grade stenosis of the Circumflex Artery. Dr. Mario Finazzo : General radiologist with more than 20 years ofexperience in the public and  private sector...

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Abstract Objective: To investigate the influences of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) on postoperative cranial nerve function in patients undergoing surgery for type A aortic dissection. Methods: A total of 100 patients..

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Abstract Brain injury caused by extracorporeal circulation during cardiovascular surgical procedures has been a recurring complication since the implementation of extracorporeal circulation five decades ago. There is no unique cause..

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Abstract Background: To investigate the impact of hyperoxia that developed immediately after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) on patients’ short-term neurological outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Methods:..

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Abstract Objectives Little is known about the safety and clinical utility of retrograde autologous priming (RAP) in patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. We hypothesized that RAP would increase..

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Abstract Hyperoxemia commonly occurs in clinical practice and is often left untreated. Many studies have shown increased mortality in patients with hyperoxemia, but data on neurological outcome in these patients..

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Abstract Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) associated with aortic surgery is well-described; however, SCI after cardiac surgery not involving the aorta is an unusual and underappreciated phenomenon. The authors reviewed the literature and found..

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Abstract Current methods for identification of oxygenator clotting during prolonged extracorporeal life support include visual inspection, evaluation of oxygenator resistance and oxygen exchange performance, and assessment of clotting-related laboratory parameters...

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Abstract When employing minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC), the removal of bubbles in the circuit is important to prevent air embolism. We investigated the bubble removal performance of the FHP..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES:  To determine potential risk factors for severe hemolysis during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass and examine whether supraphysiologic levels of oxygen and cardiopulmonary bypass duration are associated with hemolysis. DESIGN: ..

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Abstract Over the past decades, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been utilized increasingly in severe trauma patients, and its advantages are becoming widely accepted., The article by Trivedi et al. illustrates a recent..

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Apical thrombosis after previous acute myocardial infarction.  Pierluigi Incarnato,  TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer, Cardiac Physiologist at San Michele Nursing Home (Italy)    

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  Day 1—Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry - Wolf, Parkinson White Syndrome Tammy Sparacino, CCP and the PerfWeb team lecture and discuss: Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry. John Ingram, CCP..

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This case reports on a 12-year-old boy, who was hit by a motorcycle while riding his bicycle. The motorcycle ran over the boy’s legs causing an open wound in the..

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  Day 1—Preoperative Stroke Before Cardiac Surgery Does Not Increase Postoperative Stroke Tammy Sparacino, CCP and the PerfWeb team lecture on: Preoperative stroke before cardiac Surgery does not increase postoperative..

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  Day 1—The future of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Ann Guercio, CCP, President of the ABCP will discuss the future of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion...

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Abstract This guideline for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) fluid and electrolyte management for all patient populations is intended for educational use to build the knowledge of physicians and other health..

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Abstract Increased plasma concentrations of circulating cell-free hemoglobin (CFH) are supposed to contribute to the multifactorial etiology of acute kidney injury (AKI). In their recent article: “The role of cell-free..

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Abstract  Owing to the constantly evolving nature of the medical literature, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) clinical practice guidelines periodically undergo evaluation and updating. A multidisciplinary panel of experts..

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Abstract Objective Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) remain a main issue after cardiac surgery. The objective was to report the incidence and identify risk factors of PPC after cardiac surgery. Design..

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Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is common after cardiac surgery. Postoperative measurements of brain injury biomarkers may identify brain damage and predict cognitive dysfunction. We describe the release patterns of..

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Abstract Purpose A survival gap between weaning from venoarterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and the hospital discharge has been consistently reported. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical..

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Abstract Zafren, Ken, Raimund Lechner, Peter Paal, Hermann Brugger, Giles Peek, and Tomasz Darocha. Induced hypothermia to as cold as 3°C in humans: Forgotten cases rediscovered. High Alt Med Biol. 22:000–000, 2021...

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Abstract Research question Given the relative independence of ventilator settings from gas exchange and plasticity of blood gas values during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), do mechanical ventilation parameters and blood..

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Abstract Importance  The optimal approach to the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiogenic shock is uncertain. Objective  To determine whether early use of moderate hypothermia (33-34 °C) compared with..

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Abstract Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)–associated hemolysis still represents a serious complication. The present study aimed to investigate those predictive factors, such as flow rates, the use of anticoagulants, and..

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Abstract Purpose: This study aimed at analyzing the prevalence, mortality association, and risk factors for bleeding and thrombosis events (BTEs) among adults supported with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Methods:..

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Abstract Massive diffuse bleeding is still a problem in cardiovascular surgery. The first line treatment is platelet concentrate transfusion, although there is still insufficient information regarding efficacy, quantity, and timing...

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Abstract Right heart failure (RHF) is a common, yet difficult to manage, complication of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) that is associated with increased mortality. Reports..

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN A cardiovascular perfusionist is an essential member of the cardiac surgical team who specializes in operating extracorporeal circulation equipment to support the patient during an open-heart..