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Circulating endothelial microparticles: a promising biomarker of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Background: Current diagnostic strategies for acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are nonspecific and limited. Previously, we demonstrated that circulating microparticles (MPs) in patients with..

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Is airway pressure release ventilation, a better primary mode of post-operative ventilation for adult patients undergoing open heart surgery? A…

Abstract Context: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induced acute lung injury is accounted for most of the post-operative pulmonary dysfunction which leads to decreased compliance and hypoxemia. Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) as..

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PICC entrapment and air embolism on veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A case report

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an incredible, life-sustaining intervention for patients suffering from a variety of cardiopulmonary insults. However, its use comes with a unique set of risks and..

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Another route of CO2 gas excretion independent of red blood cells in human lungs

Abstract We demonstrated pulmonary arteriolar blood flow-mediated CO2 gas excretion in rabbit lungs. The shear stress stimulation produced CO2 gas in cultured human endothelial cells of pulmonary arterioles via the activation of..

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Pus filled pericardial effusion and TTE and TEE and heart cath

Patient with pus filled pericardial effusion and TTE and TEE and heart cath. Compatible with constrictive pericarditis undergone complete bilateral pericardiectomy and mediastinal toilet with copious amounts of water.  Dr.Sam..

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Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS)

Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) is one of the common adult congenital heart diseases, with a prevalence of 6.5%. It is usually diagnosed in the first decade of life. Echocardiography is..

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Mitral Valve vegetations

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

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Tricuspid valve bacterial endocarditis and sepsis as well as covid 19 infection

Patient with severe tricuspid valve bacterial endocarditis and sepsis as well as covid 19 infection undergone off pump valve excision and valve rudimentary repair as well as RA closure choking..

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Left Ventricle Clot

Patient with twice previous CABG and stent with Covid 19 vaccine showed LV clot formation due to contraindication to heparin as a result of recent haemorrhage CVA undergone off pump..

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Mitral Annulus Disjunction

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

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Cor Triatriatum Dexter versus band of the RA.

[gallery ids="18409,18412,18418"]   Mohamed Gibreel , FEBR (Fellowship of Egyptian Board of Radiology ) Cardiac imaging consultant at Aswan heart center -Magdi Yacoub Foundation , Egypt      

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Role of Platelet Function Test in Predicting Postoperative Bleeding Risk after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective Observational Study

Abstract Patients undergoing cardiac surgery are at risk of excessive bleeding and its associated complications. Excessive bleeding during and after cardiac surgery has an incidence of ~20%. Massive bleeding and..

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Donación en asistolia - Donation after circulatory determination of death

La donación en asistolia (DA), o donación a partir de personas cuyo fallecimiento ha sido diagnosticado por criterios circulatorios y respiratorios, se ha identificado como una de las áreas con..

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The Effect of COVID-19 on Adult Cardiac Surgery in the United States in 717,103 Patients

Abstract Background: COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it, and the United States continues to accumulate the largest number of COVID-related deaths worldwide. There exists a paucity of data..

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Biological Valve implanted in the aortic position

Biological Valve implanted in the aortic position in patient with severe AS and BAV. [playlist ids="18404"] Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as..

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Sternal fracture with posterior displacement and bones entered pericardial space injured RV

Patient with MS and MR and MVR with cardiamed valve.   Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as well as Head of IUMS transplant and..

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Epicardial permanent pace fix

Epicardial permanent pace fix with just a little mini ant lateral thoracotomy and pericardial opening for patient with heart failure.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA..

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Stent ruptured and LV wall ruptured

Patient with previous CX territory's stent came with stent ruptured and LV wall ruptured undergone pericardial patch technique repair.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center..

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Very huge LA clot

Very huge LA clot in patient with funnel shaped mitral valve and MS after Covid 19 vaccination undergone clot evacuation LAA closure and mitral valve replacement.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani,..

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Extensive huge and mediastinal mass

Patient with extensive huge and mediastinal mass and TTE suggestive for tamponade and constrictive pericarditis and all chambers were compressed by tumor completely excised and pathology was concordant with sarcoma..

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Multiple Y grafts for total epicardial vessels revascularisation

Example of multiple Y grafts for total epicardial vessels revascularisation as you can see despite 6 grafts just two proximal anastomoses in the ascending aorta. Another type of SVG transverse..

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Tumor in aortic position

Aortic epicardial lesion originating from vasa vasarum and pathology concordant with aortic epicardial hemangioma, very rare case of tumor in aortic position.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical..

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Tricuspid valve endocarditis completely full filled RA and extended from RA

Very Rare case of tricuspid valve endocarditis completely full filled RA and extended from RA into pericardial cavity.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of rockingham medical research ADKWA center as..

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Stab wound to the heart

Patient with stab wound to the heart adjacent to LAD undergone on pump intraoperative probing in order to assess septum and possible septal injuries.  Dr.Sam Zeraatian Nejad Davani, CEO of..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for COVID-19: Updated 2021 Guidelines from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization

Abstract Disclaimer:  This is an updated guideline from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) for the role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for patients with severe cardiopulmonary failure due to..

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Rotational thromboelastometry and conventional coagulation tests in patients undergoing major cardiac or aortic surgery: a retrospective single-center cohort study

Abstract Algorithms for treatment of diffuse bleeding in cardiac surgery are based on intervention thresholds of coagulation tests, such as rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) or conventional laboratory tests. The relationship between..

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Dissecting Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Objective:  The aim of this study was to elucidate the cognitive processes involved in surgical procedures from the perspective of different team roles (surgeon, anesthesiologist, and perfusionist) and provide..

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Efficacy of Intraoperative Hemodynamic Optimization Using FloTrac/EV1000 Platform for Early Goal-Directed Therapy to Improve Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Coronary…

Abstract Purpose:  Early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) using the FloTrac system reportedly improved postoperative outcomes among high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. This study’s objective was to evaluate the FloTrac/EV1000 platform’s efficacy..

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Early outcomes and complications following cardiac surgery in patients testing positive for coronavirus disease 2019: An international cohort study

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2, the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019 represented a global emergency accounting for more than 2.5 million deaths worldwide. It has..

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