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Evaluating the Impact of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Priming Fluids on Bleeding After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Objectives Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) predisposes young children to coagulopathy. The authors evaluated possible effects of CPB priming fluids on perioperative bleeding in pediatric cardiac surgery. Design Meta-analysis and systematic..

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S100B in cardiac surgery brain monitoring: friend or foe?

Abstract Recent advances in perioperative management of adult and pediatric patients requiring open heart surgery (OHS) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for cardiac and/or congenital heart diseases repair allowed a significant..

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Morbidity and mortality in patients managed with high compared with low blood pressure targets during on-pump cardiac surgery: a systematic…

Abstract Purpose Many believe that blood pressure management during cardiac surgery is associated with postoperative outcomes. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine..

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Reliability of Bioreactance and Pulse-Power Analysis in Measuring Cardiac Index in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Abstract Objectives Less-invasive and continuous cardiac output monitors recently have been developed to monitor patient hemodynamics. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy, precision, and trending ability..

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CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS

CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS   Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center -Magdi Yacoub Foundation , Egypt      

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Mitral valve replacement with two stage trans atrial groove

A to Z step of mitral valve replacement with two stage trans atrial groove with Cardiamed valve courtesy of RMRC rasool akram hospital. Another approach for MVR trans atrial roof..

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Blood Protection Method: Retrograde Autologous Prime

Blood Protection Method: Retrograde Autologous Prime   In order to carry out open heart surgery, the functions of the heart and lungs must be stopped and the blood inside the..

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Hypothermia versus Normothermia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Abstract BACKGROUND Targeted temperature management is recommended for patients after cardiac arrest, but the supporting evidence is of low certainty. METHODS In an open-label trial with blinded assessment of outcomes,..

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In Vivo Suction Pressures of Venous Cannulas During Veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal lung support includes the risk of hemolysis due to suction pressures. Manufacturers measure the negative suction pressure across drainage cannulas for their products in vitro using water. Clinical experience suggests..

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Off pump technique for patient with LAD thrombosis due to COVID 19

Zeraatian and Darius off pump technique for patient with LAD thrombosis due to COVID 19 and LVEF 15 % and beating external heart SVR and PPM insertion. All steps within..

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Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Guideline for Transport and Retrieval of Adult and Pediatric Patients with ECMO Support

Abstract Disclaimer:  This extracorporeal life support organization guideline describes the preparation for and undertaking of transport and retrieval of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The guideline describes useful and..

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PerfWeb 78 (3 days event) - 15/17 March

  Day 1—Air, Inflammation and Biocompatibility Tammy discusses the blood air interface, common to cardiopulmonary bypass and how this initiates the inflammatory cascade. Tammy also discusses biocompatible surfaces and how..

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PerfWeb 77 (3 days event) - 8/10 March

  Day 1—Safely Repositioning a Dual Lumen ECMO Cannula Tammy will discussed published data on how to safely reposition a dual lumen ECMO cannula without the need of interrupting flow..

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PerfWeb 76 (3 days event)

Day 1 - Brain MRI in Adult Survivors of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Tammy Sparacino, CCP reviews the latest peer reviewed publication on the effects of ECMO on the brain. Day..

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Pulmonary veins note in pre-LA ablation

Young patient scheduled for PV ablation. The left inferior pulmonary vein crosses the midline (with pre-esophageal course) to join the right inferior pulmonary vein to drain into the back of..

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I CONFERÊNCIA DA LINPE

I Conferência da LINPE Finalizaremos nossas atividades recebendo o perfusionista Sergio Luis (@perfusionistasergioluis), que irá ministrar a palestra sobre Interpretação de ECG durante a CEC.   I Conferência da LINPE..

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Echocardiography in Weaning Right Ventricular Mechanical Circulatory Support: Are We Measuring the Right Stuff?

Abstract Although acute right ventricular (RV) failure is uncommon, it is associated with a poor prognosis and high mortality. A range of devices now exist to provide temporary mechanical circulatory..

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Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) for severe respiratory failure in adult cancer patients: a retrospective multicenter analysis

Abstract Purpose: The question of whether cancer patients with severe respiratory failure beneft from veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv-ECMO) remains unanswered. We, therefore, analyzed clinical characteristics and outcomes of a..

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Objective Content Validation of the Hemodynamic and Technical Parameters of the Orpheus TM Cardiopulmonary Bypass Simulator

Abstract The utilization of simulators for training is increasing in the professions associated with cardiac surgery. Before applying these simulators to high-stakes assessment, the simulator's output data must be validated...

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Preclinical Evaluation of a New ECCO2R Setup

Abstract Low flow extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) is a promising approach to correct hypercapnic lung failure, facilitate lung protective ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome and to possibly prevent..

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Efficacy of Bivalirudin for Therapeutic Anticoagulation in COVID-19 Patients Requiring ECMO Support

Abstract Objectives The  (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with cases of refractory  (ARDS) sometimes requiring support with  (ECMO).  can be used for  in patients on ECMO support, but its efficacy and safety in patients with..

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The Interplay of Inflammation and Coagulation in COVID-19 Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Abstract Objective Bleeding and thrombosis are common complications during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support for COVID-19 patients. We sought to examine the relationship between inflammatory status, coagulation effects, and observed..

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Kounis syndrome caused by protamine shock after coronary intervention: A case report

Abstract We report a case of Kounis syndrome that led to shock after protamine administration during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A man in his 50s was admitted to the nearest..

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Intraoperative Cell Salvage for Women at High Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage During Cesarean Section: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) can lead to substantial blood loss that compromises maternal hemodynamic stability and consequently cause severe maternal complications such as organ dysfunction or death. Intraoperative cell salvage..

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Redo bentall with valve preservation and tubular graft replacement (3D VRT CTA)

Patient with previous bentall operation undergone redo bentall with valve preservation and tubular graft replacement and SVG redo done weaned from CPB uneventfully you can also see 3D VRT CTA..

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Postoperative delirium prediction using machine learning models and preoperative electronic health record data

Abstract Background Accurate, pragmatic risk stratification for postoperative delirium (POD) is necessary to target preventative resources toward high-risk patients. Machine learning (ML) offers a novel approach to leveraging electronic health..

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Neurological Complications in COVID-19 Patients With ECMO Support: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background Patients with  (COVID-19)-related  (ARDS) increasingly receive  (ECMO) support. While ECMO has been shown to increase risk of stroke, few studies have examined this association in COVID-19 patients. Objective We conducted a..

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