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Abstract The use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is increasing worldwide. These patients often require noncardiac surgery. In the perioperative period, preoperative assessment, patient transport, choice of anesthetic type, drug..

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Abstract Objective To explore how organizations respond to and interact with the accreditation process and the actual and potential mechanisms through which accreditation may influence quality. Design Qualitative grounded theory..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES The public health care system in Brazil has extensive waiting lists of patients requiring complex operations such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The purpose of this study..

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Abstract OBJECTIVES Left-sided unloading during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is crucial to prevent pulmonary oedema and facilitate ventricular recovery. We present the case of a 55-year-old man under ECMO..

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Abstract A heparin-specific binding peptide was conjugated to a cowpea chlorotic mottle virus (CCMV) capsid protein, which was subsequently allowed to encapsulate heparin and form capsid-like protein cages. The encapsulation..

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Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, responsible for nearly 18 million deaths each year. More than 80% of these take place in low- and middle-income countries..

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Abstract Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. During the past several decades, research into the role of specific intracellular mediators,..

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Abstract Objective Hemolysis, characterized by formation of free hemoglobin (Hb), occurs in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). However, there is no study of the dynamic changes in red blood cell..

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Abstract Aim A typical adult based bivalirudin regimen during cardiopulmonary bypass uses a loading dose of 1 mg.kg‐1 and a circuit prime (volume L x 13 mg) with a subsequent intravenous..

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Abstract Measurements of transcutaneous carbon dioxide (tcCO2) have been used in multiple venues, such as during procedures utilizing jet ventilation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, as well as both the adult and..

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Abstract Introduction Paediatric patients are particularly prone to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)‐induced coagulopathy mainly due to haemodilution, consumption of coagulation factors and hypothermia. The aim of the present study was to..

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Abstract The need for the estimation of the number of microbubbles (MBs) in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery has been recognized among surgeons to avoid postoperative neurological complications. MBs that exceed the..

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Abstract As New York State quickly became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative strategies to provide care for the COVID-19 negative patients with urgent or immediately life threatening cardiovascular..

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A partir de la utilización de impresión 3D, el paciente recibió una respuesta rápida para tratar su patología y fue intervenido con éxito en un procedimiento rápido, efectivo y preciso...

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Utilizar un modelo 3D para crear la prótesis endovascular a medida le permitió al equipo quirúrgico reducir el tiempo total de la intervención y además generó un ahorro de insumos...

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La reconstrucción virtual fue de suma utilidad para reconocer fácilmente las estructuras y sus límites debido a los marcadores de color.    

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La simulación es una actividad de relevancia ya que provee una manera de aprender procedimientos dentro de un ambiente controlado, brindando protección y mayor seguridad para los pacientes.    

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En este reporte se analizarán dos casos de alta complejidad y muy similares entre si de dos pacientes pediátricos con cardiopatías congénitas.    

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Despite the critical role of cytokines in the modulation of the immune response, cytokine hyperactivity has been implicated in the pathogenesis of severe organ failure secondary to sepsis, cardiac surgery,..

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Abstract Aims Percutaneous veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‐ECMO) is utilized for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. However, the procedure protocol for weaning from VA‐ECMO has not been well..

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Abstract Introducton: Infective endocarditis is a serious disease condition. Depending on the causative microorganism and clinical symptoms, cardiac surgery and valve replacement may be needed, posing additional risks to patients..

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Abstract The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiothoracic surgery results in a well-known activation of the immunologic response. In some cases, however, this triggered immunologic response may be excessive,..

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Abstract A morbidly obese middle aged woman in her 40’s presented to another hospital with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus pneumonia and subsequently developed severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. Her oxygenation..

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Abstract Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare and severe congenital cardiac defect. Approximately 1000 infants are born with HLHS in the United States every year. Healthcare collaboratives over..

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Summary Despite current recommendations on the management of severe peri‐operative bleeding, there is no pragmatic guidance for the peri‐operative monitoring and management of cardiac surgical patients taking direct oral anticoagulants...

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These quotes hint that the future of any specialty lies in adaptation to change. Cardiothoracic anesthesiologists will certainly experience, and preferably effect, change in the health care system in the..

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Abstract Background Intraoperative blood pressure (BP) is a concern in daily clinic anesthesia and contributes to the differences in clinical outcome. We conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare..

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Abstract Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) is a contagious disease that is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2). Health care workers are at risk of infection..

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Abstract Bleeding caused by coagulopathy is common in children undergoing cardiac surgery and causes adverse outcomes. Coagulation testing assists selection of treatments to stop bleeding but has an uncertain role..

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Abstract Objective The hypotension prediction index (HPI) is a novel parameter developed by Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine, CA) that is obtained through an algorithm based on arterial pressure waveform characteristics. Past..