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Tricuspid valve replacement: redo operation and Extrac pericardial technique

Sam Zeraatian Extrac pericardial technique for redo operation and beating TV replacement in patient with previous addiction and valvectomy. [playlist ids="20599"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research..

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Comparison of Bivalirudin Versus Unfractionated Heparin for Anticoagulation in Adult Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) contributes to coagulopathy, necessitating systemic anticoagulation to prevent thrombosis. Traditionally, unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been the anticoagulant of choice, however, due to many inadequacies new evidence suggests..

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Perfusion department management. Implementation of percutaneous thrombus aspiration. Haptoglobin.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Department of CV Surgery: Faculty Forum: Perfusion department management: How to best utilize resources. Faculty: J. Hoffman, MD, Matt Warhoover, CCP, A. Lepore, CCP Tammy Sparacino..

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Retrograde autologous priming method reduces plasma free hemoglobin level in aortic surgery

Abstract Background:  Although conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (cCPB) is still the most widely used method in open heart surgery, methods such as retrograde autologous priming (RAP) are increasingly popular in terms..

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Association Between Exogenous Nitric Oxide Given During Cardiopulmonary Bypass and the Incidence of Postoperative Kidney Injury in Children.

Abstract Objective To compare the incidence and severity of acute kidney injury following open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in children after administration of exogenous nitric oxide. Design Retrospective cohort..

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RVOT & LVOT obstruction

  RVOT & LVOT obstruction in the same 7 Year child. Overriding aorta aligned more to the RV with subaortic membrane related to LVOT , significant RVOT stenosis [gallery ids="20557"]..

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Papillary Muscle Cross-Control Technique to Overcome Excessive Leaflet Tethering in Complex Tricuspid Valve Repair

Longstanding tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR), either of functional or organic origin, might lead to severe right ventricular (RV) dilatation and/or dysfunction. The chordal shortening caused by papillary muscle displacement secondary..

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Stemi Subacuto

Apical akinesia in a patient undergoing primary PCI of residual IVA, with critical stenosis of CX and CTO of the right coronary.  Pierluigi Incarnato,  TFCPC Cardiovascular and Abdominal Techinician Sonographer,..

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CABG and PM VSD and simultaneous Post MI VSD and severe TV regurgitation

CABG and PM VSD and simultaneous Post MI VSD, and severe TV regurgitation undergone total correction. [playlist ids="20528"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..

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Les soldats du cœur - Ecmo Paris

Abstract Une unité spéciale de médecins pratique des opérations cardiaques au plus près des malades, sur les trottoirs de… Paris ! De la médecine "de guerre" en temps de paix. Un..

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A pumpless artificial lung without systemic anticoagulation: The Nitric Oxide Surface Anticoagulation system

Abstract Background Artificial lungs have the potential to serve as a bridge to transplantation or recovery for children with end-stage lung disease dependent on extracorporeal life support, but such devices..

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A Uniform and Robust Bioinspired Zwitterion Coating for Use in Blood-Contacting Catheters with Improved Anti-Inflammatory and Antithrombotic Properties

Abstract Inflammation and thrombosis are two major complications of blood-contacting catheters that are used as extracorporeal circuits for hemodialysis and life-support systems. In clinical applications, complications can lead to increased..

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Use of laboratory testing for prediction of postoperative bleeding volume in cardiovascular surgery

Abstract Background Coagulopathy and following massive bleeding are complications of cardiovascular surgery, particularly occurring after procedures requiring prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Reliable and rapid tests for coagulopathy are desirable for..

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Clinical Characteristics Between Survivors and Nonsurvivors of COVID-19 Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Support: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background:  The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) for refractory respiratory failure, severe cardiac dysfunction, and bridge to lung transplantation has been steadily increasing..

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Impact of cardiopulmonary bypass and surgical complexity on plasma soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor levels after cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Circulating soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is a marker of inflammation with prognostic value for elevated risk of morbidity and mortality. It has not yet been shown..

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Incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing minimally invasive versus median sternotomy valve surgery: propensity score matching

Abstract Objective Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are common incidents associated with an increased hospital stay, readmissions into the intensive care unit (ICU), increased costs, and mortality after cardiac surgery. Our..

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Anesthetic Management of Successful Extracorporeal Resuscitation After Six Hours of Cardiac Arrest Due to Severe Accidental Hypothermia

Abstract Accidental hypothermia (AH) in Mediterranean countries often is underestimated. AH should be suspected in patients also in moderate climates throughout all seasons. Compared with other countries, the mortality rate..

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Antifibrinolytic Drugs for the Prevention of Bleeding in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Bleeding is one of the commonest complications affecting children undergoing cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass. Antifibrinolytic drugs are part of a multifaceted approach aimed at reducing bleeding, though..

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Mechanisms of Blood pH Changes in Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Systems

Abstract An equilibrium model was developed to understand interrelated, physicochemical mechanisms leading to blood pH and electrolyte distribution changes in patients because of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and carbon..

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Perfusion in Canada

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN The Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities has granted consent to The Michener Institute of Education at UHN to offer a Master of..

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Electrophysiological Manifestations of Cardiac Amyloidosis

Abstract Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is an infiltrative cardiomyopathy caused by the extracellular deposition of amyloid fibrils in the myocardium. Although cardiac amyloidosis patients primarily present with heart failure symptoms, arrhythmias..

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REVISÃO DE FISIOLOGIA - Webinar18

Aula de revisão de fisiologia e dicas de estudos para quem for fazer processo seletivo para perfusão. Prof. Elio Carvalho é Biomédico, Microbiologista e Perfusionista pela Unicamp, CLAP e SBCEC...

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CABG off pump reoperation

A to Z step of redo sternotomy without femoral artery and vein cannulation for patient with previous CABG and occlusion of grafts who is not candidate for stent as you..

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Sternum opening in patient REOP, CABG off pump

In this video you can see how to release post table of sternum from adhesions in mediastinal areas impeding injury to great vessels.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham..

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Fast-Track Arterial Switch Operation

This is the case of a 3. 3 kg, male neonate who was born with a prenatal diagnosis of dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) and an intact ventricular septum...

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Da Silva Cone Operation After Starnes Procedure for Ebstein's Anomaly

Severe neonatal Ebstein's Anomaly can present a surgical challenge, and the advent of the Starnes procedure has improved survival in these critically ill neonates. Importantly, however; this does not commit..

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Ischemic VSD Repair With Transapical Mitral Valve Replacement

The development of ischemic ventricular septal rupture is an uncommon but frequently fatal complication. Mortality with medical treatment only is extremely high. Septal rupture results in a left-to-right shunt, with..

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Transfusion strategies in bleeding critically ill adults: a clinical practice guideline from the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

Abstract Purpose To develop evidence-based clinical practice recommendations regarding transfusion practices and transfusion in bleeding critically ill adults. Methods A taskforce involving 15 international experts and 2 methodologists used the..

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Commentary: Strategic surgery to type A dissection: A bird in the hand or 2 in the bush?

Abstract Congratulations to the authors. Uchida and colleagues show that in the setting of acute type A aortic dissection mortality for both a limited strategy of replacing the ascending aorta..

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Residual Lesion Diagnostics in Pediatric Postcardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Its Outcomes

Abstract Background: To assess the impact of diagnostic procedures in identifying residual lesions during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on survival after pediatric cardiac surgery. Methods: Between January 2012 and December..

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