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Aortic valve pannus removal and tricuspid valve repair. (Echo images)

Patient with previous CMVC and MVR and one episode of AVR came with complaint of severe TR and hemolytic anemia undegone tri-do aortic valve pannus removal then tricuspid valve repair..

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Bridge to Transplant: Central Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Pulmonary Artery Drainage

Abstract Providing optimal support in patients with concomitant cardiac and pulmonary failure presents multiple challenges. We report a novel approach to central extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support utilizing a minimal access..

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Buttock Ischemia in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a bridging therapy for refractory cardiogenic shock, and limb ischemia is a concern with femoral cannulation. Because of the rich collateral pelvic circulatory..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Surgical Repair of Postinfarct Ventricular Septal Defect

Abstract Postinfarct ventricular septal defect (PIVSD) is associated with high mortality and the management of these patients has been a challenge with little improvement in outcomes. We commenced a protocol..

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The myocardial protective effects of adenosine pretreatment in children undergoing cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract Objective: Adenosine pretreatment reduces injury caused by ischemia-reperfusion. To investigate the hypothesis that adenosine pretreatment would modulate injury induced by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and myocardial ischemia/reperfusion, we conducted a randomized..

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EuroELSO Webinar: Weaning from VA ECMO

  EuroELSO Webinar   Topic: Weaning from VA ECMO Presentation: Nadia Aissaoui, Hershey Medical Center, USA / Paris, France Moderation: Peter Schellongowski, Vienna, Austria      

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FISIOLOGIA DO SANGUE - Webinar 22

Vamos falar um pouco sobre a fisiologia do sangue com pitadas de correlação com a Perfusão. Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC. É..

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Young adults after arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries in Switzerland: a growing population

Abstract Background: Adults with transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) after the arterial switch operation (ASO) are an evolving cohort in adult cardiology. We aimed to analyze cardiac function and cardiac..

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Management of Perioperative Iron Deficiency in Cardiac Surgery: A Modified RAND Delphi Study

Abstract Background Over the last decade, preoperative anemia has become recognized as a clinical condition in need of management. Although the etiology of preoperative anemia can be multifactorial, two thirds..

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Is postoperative cognitive decline after cardiac surgery associated with plasma beta amyloid 1–42 levels?

Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive decline following cardiac surgery is one of the frequently reported complications affecting postoperative outcome, characterized by impairment of memory or concentration. The aetiology is considered multifactorial..

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The association between end-tidal carbon dioxide and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide after cardiopulmonary bypass pumping in cyanotic children

Abstract Introduction: Evidence suggests the high capability of non-invasive assessment of the End-tidal carbondioxide (ETCO2) in predicting changes in arterial carbon dioxide pressure (PCO2) following major surgeries in children. We aimed..

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Monitoring the Evolution of Asynchrony between Mean Arterial Pressure and Mean Cerebral Blood Flow via Cross-Entropy Methods

Abstract Cerebrovascular control is carried out by multiple nonlinear mechanisms imposing a certain degree of coupling between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and mean cerebral blood flow (MCBF). We explored the..

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Risk factors for postoperative delirium after cardiac surgical procedures with cardioplegic arrest Get access Arrow

Abstract   OBJECTIVES The pathophysiology of delirium after cardiac surgery is complex. The present study aims to determine perioperative risk factors and construct a scoring system for postoperative delirium based..

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Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients Supported by Venoarterial or Veno-Arterial-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives Cardiac injury has been reported in up to 20%-to-30% of patients with COVID-19, and severe disease can lead to cardiopulmonary failure. The role of mechanical circulatory support in..

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Endogenous Nitric Oxide-Releasing Microgel Coating Prevents Clot Formation on Oxygenator Fibers Exposed to In Vitro Blood Flow

Abstract Background: Clot formation on foreign surfaces of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation systems is a frequent event. Herein, we show an approach that mimics the enzymatic process of endogenous nitric oxide..

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Outcomes with the Tandem Protek Duo Dual-Lumen Percutaneous Right Ventricular Assist Device

Abstract Recently, a percutaneous right ventricular assist device (RVAD) called the TandemLife Protek Duo (TPD; TandemLife, Pittsburgh, PA) has been introduced. The Protek Duo (TPD) is a temporary RVAD placed via the right..

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AI in health and medicine

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to broadly reshape medicine, potentially improving the experiences of both clinicians and patients. We discuss key findings from a 2-year weekly effort to track..

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Reassessing Human Adipose Tissue

Abstract Adipose tissue can more than double in mass and then return to baseline. This review discusses the functional roles of human white and brown adipose tissue and its excess..

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Effectiveness of hemoadsorption therapy in a patient with COVID-19 pneumonia and severe ARDS

A previously healthy 51-year-old male patient was admitted to the National Hospital’s Emergency Department with a clinical picture and a 6 days evolution of symptoms characterized initially by intense frontal..

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Respiratory ECMO Survival Prediction (RESP) Score for COVID-19 Patients Treated with ECMO

Abstract Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) has been used as a life-supporting modality for patients with severe respiratory failure because of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We aim to evaluate..

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Propofol cardioplegia: A single-center, placebo-controlled, randomized controlled trial

Abstract Objectives: Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest is an effective treatment for coronary artery and aortic valve diseases. However, the myocardium sustains reperfusion injury after ischemic cardioplegic arrest...

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Effect of perioperative acetaminophen on body temperature after cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: A single-center retrospective study

Abstract Context: Postoperative hyperthermia, which may lead to cognitive decline, is a common complication of cardiovascular surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness..

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Association Between Handover of Anesthesiology Care and 1-Year Mortality Among Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Importance  Handovers of anesthesia care from one anesthesiologist to another is an important intraoperative event. Despite its association with adverse events after noncardiac surgery, its impact in the context of..

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It takes two to bleed: anticoagulation intensity and the host’s vascular susceptibility

Abstract We have read with interest the report of ELSO-registry data published by Nunez and coworkers in Intensive Care Medicine analyzing risk factors for bleeding and thrombotic events (BTE) on..

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Persistent clotting protein pathology in Long COVID/Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is accompanied by increased levels of antiplasmin

Abstract Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2)-induced infection, the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is characterized by acute clinical pathologies, including various coagulopathies that may be accompanied..

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Obesity as a Risk Factor for Failure to Wean from ECMO: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Purpose. Obesity has been associated with an increased risk of respiratory complications and other systemic illnesses. Respiratory dynamics in an obese patient, combined with modified lung physiology of ARDS,..

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Comparison of Hemostatic Changes in Pump-driven Extracorporeal Carbon Dioxide Removal and Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) has gained widespread use as a supposedly less invasive alternative for hypercapnic respiratory failure besides venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). Despite technological advances,..

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5th EuroFusion Webinar - March 16th

5th EuroFusion Webinar hosted by Italy   Cardioplegia, what's new?   The European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion is proud to announce the fifth edition of the EuroFusion Webinar Series hosted..

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EuroELSO Webinar: Combined ECLS with ECMO and Impella indications, physiological basis & management"

EuroELSO Webinar on March 03, 2022 Combined ECLS with ECMO and Impella indications, physiological basis and management"Topic: "Combined ECLS with ECMO and Impella indications, physiological basis and management"Presentation: Clara Hernandez CaballeroModeration:..

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Global Longitudinal Strain - Part I and Part II

Global Longitudinal Strain! This video is all about the uses and importance of GLS. Bibliography: - The Value of Strain - Ultromics - The EACVI Echo Handbook   PART I..

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