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Paradoxical venous air embolism detected with point-of-care ultrasound: a case report
We present a case of a critical care patient who presented sudden clinical hemodynamic deterioration after the removal of central venous catheter. Hemodynamic evaluation with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) showed bubbles in both right and left heart cavities wherewith air embolism facilitated by heart septal defect was suspected. Therefore, the patient was reintubated, supported with vasopressors and a new CVC was inserted to proceed with air aspiration. Shortly after, the patient ’s hemodynamic status improved in terms of vital signs stabilization. 6 h after the event with optimal perfusion markers and diminished sed...
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - May 18, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Continuous cerebral and myocardial selective perfusion in neonatal aortic arch surgery
ConclusionCCMSP is a safe and reproducible strategy for cerebral, myocardial and visceral protection in neonatal aortic arch repair, with or without VSD closure, resulting in low complication and mortality.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - October 21, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pierre Maminirina, Carine Pavy, Pierre Bourgoin, Olivier Baron Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Steps forward in minimally invasive cardiac surgery: 10-year experience
ConclusionsThe present study shows the considerable and attractive results of our decision making process based on the tailored approach: the 10-year outcome analysis demonstrates a trend toward a progressive decrease in the overall rate of post-operative complications and a significant protective effect of the tailored approach on the occurrence of stroke.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 23, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Steps forward in minimally invasive cardiac surgery: 10-year experience.
CONCLUSIONS: The present study shows the considerable and attractive results of our decision making process based on the tailored approach: the 10-year outcome analysis demonstrates a trend toward a progressive decrease in the overall rate of post-operative complications and a significant protective effect of the tailored approach on the occurrence of stroke. PMID: 31233725 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 20, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Barbero C, Marchetto G, Ricci D, Stura EC, Clerici A, El Qarra S, Filippini C, Boffini M, Rinaldi M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Cardiac myxoma: clinical characteristics, surgical intervention, intra-operative challenges and outcome.
CONCLUSION: The success rate after surgical removal of cardiac myxoma in this study was substantial and complications were rare. PMID: 28762298 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Perfusion - July 1, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Abu Abeeleh M, Saleh S, Alhaddad E, Alsmady M, Alshehabat M, Bani Ismail Z, Massad I, Bani Hani A, Abu Halaweh S Tags: Perfusion Source Type: research

Alternative peripheral perfusion strategies for safe cardiopulmonary bypass in atrial septal defect closure via a right minithoracotomy approach
Conclusions Alternative perfusion access was safe in ASD closure via a right minithoracotomy approach. Precise preoperative evaluation of the iliofemoral artery is important for choosing the appropriate perfusion strategy.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - December 8, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Case Report: Disparate flow in HeartMate II patient with extensive left ventricle repair.
In conclusion, the HMII flow rate displayed can be inaccurate and should only be used for trending. PMID: 26531760 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Perfusion - November 2, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tran PL, Kazui T, Perovic V, Mikail P, Lick S, Smith R, Betterton EW, Venkat R, Iwanski J, Wong RK, Slepian MJ, Khalpey Z Tags: Perfusion Source Type: research

The Role of Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients Undergoing Evaluation for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: An Early Program Experience
Conclusions: Computed tomography angiography is of fundamental importance in evaluating patients for MICS. It can identify calcified regions that make for threatening catheter passage with subsequent retrograde arterial perfusion. Abnormalities of the arterial tree are identified. The use of CTA-guided patient selection can thus avoid major perioperative complications.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - January 1, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Aortopulmonary Window and the Interrupted Aortic Arch: Midterm Results With Use of the Single-Patch Technique
Conclusions Primary anatomic repair of APW associated with IAA can be safely performed. The efficiency of the single-patch technique was confirmed by the restoration of normal functional anatomy of the great arteries and aortic arch during follow-up.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 30, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research