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Successful repair of a postcardiac surgery ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm

Clinical Case Reports, 2022
We present the case of a 67‐year‐old asymptomatic man with a history of coronary artery bypass surgery and a pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta treated with a low‐risk alternate procedure.
Constantinos Contrafouris, George Samanidis, Spyridoula Katsilouli, Ioannis Nenekidis, Antonios Roussakis, Konstantinos Perreas, Andrew Chatzis   +6 more
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Role of Fast Tract Extubation in Enhanced Recovery after Cardiac Surgery: Associated Factors and Outcomes

Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences, 2022
Objective: To assess the impact of fast track extubation versus late extubation in cardiac surgery patients being operated in Bahawal Victoria hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Sajid Farooq, Muhammad Farhan Ali rizvi, Asma Hassan, Asma Hassan, Tasadduq Munir, Gohar Bashi, Rabia Dilshad   +6 more
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Leadership in cardiac surgery [PDF]

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2011
Despite the efficacy of cardiac surgery, less invasive interventions with more uncertain long-term outcomes are increasingly challenging surgery as first-line treatment for several congenital, degenerative and ischemic cardiac diseases. The specialty must evolve if it is to ensure its future relevance.
Christopher, Rao, Vanash, Patel, Michael, Ibrahim, Kamran, Ahmed, Kathie A, Wong, Ara, Darzi, Ludwig K, von Segesser, Thanos, Athanasiou   +7 more
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Prognostic Value of Creatine Phosphate and Inflammatory Markers for Mitral Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2022
Purpose. The prognosis of mitral valve replacement is an important clinical issue and may produce unexpected mortality rates if not properly addressed. The postoperative examination results have important prognostic implications.
Yanhui Zhu, Chengwei Zou, Jun Zhang, Lei Chen, Yanting Jia   +4 more
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Transvenous ICD Implantation into a Coronary Sinus Branch: A Safe and Feasible Alternative to Deliver ICD after Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction

Case Reports in Cardiology, 2023
Significant lead-induced tricuspid regurgitation after cardiovascular implantable electronic devices is not uncommon. Absolute or relative contraindications to place the lead in the right ventricle after tricuspid valve (TV) surgery still remains a ...
M. Gruszczynski, A. Müller-Burri, A. Häussler, A. Breitenstein, H. Rodriguez Cetina Biefer, O. Dzemali   +5 more
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European Standard Clinical Practice Guideline and EXPeRT Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms in Children and Adolescents

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP‐NENs) are extremely rare and clinically heterogeneous. Management has largely been extrapolated from adult practice. This European Standard Clinical Practice Guideline (ESCP), developed by the EXPeRT network in collaboration with adult NEN experts, provides (adult) evidence ...
Michaela Kuhlen, Calogero Virgone, Antje Redlich, Michael Abele, Ricardo Lopez‐Almaraz, Tal Ben‐Ami, Ewa Bien, Gianni Bisogno, Maja Mazic Cesen, Andrea Ferrari, Malgorzata A. Krawczyk, Yves Reguerre, Dominik T. Schneider, Ines B. Brecht, Charlotte Rigaud, Bilgehan Yalcin, Rainer Claus, Christian Vokuhl, Constantin Lapa, Jörg Fuchs, Segolene Hescot, Thomas Walter, Julien Hadoux, Daniel Orbach   +23 more
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Heart transplantation of patients with ventricular assist devices: impact of normothermic ex-vivo preservation using organ care system compared with cold storage

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2020
Background Organ Care System (OCS) minimizes the cold ischemic time and allows for optimization of logistics and meticulous recipient preparation. Impact of normothermic ex-vivo preservation using OCS compared with cold storage (CS) for prolonged heart ...
Rymbay Kaliyev, Timur Lesbekov, Serik Bekbossynov, Zhuldyz Nurmykhametova, Makhabbat Bekbossynova, Svetlana Novikova, Assel Medressova, Nurlan Smagulov, Linar Faizov, Robertas Samalavicius, Yuriy Pya   +10 more
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Guidelines for Pediatric Radiotherapy Simulation: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric radiation therapy presents unique challenges compared to adult treatments, including those of immobilization, potential need for sedation, and the critical importance of accurate, reproducible positioning. Additionally, heightened attention to imaging doses is necessary to minimize long‐term toxicity in survivors.
Parham Alaei, Stephen Mihalcik, Sujith Baliga, Young Kwok, Dana Casey, Eric Ehler, Christiane Burton, John C. Breneman, Daphne A. Haas‐Kogan, Suzanne L. Wolden, Arnold C. Paulino, Nadia N. Laack, Natia Esiashvili, Sarah Milgrom, Christine Hill‐Kayser, Thomas J. Fitzgerald, John A. Kalapurakal, Chia‐Ho Hua   +17 more
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Psychosocial Functioning After Pediatric Bone Sarcoma: Generic and Survivor‐Specific Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors may experience psychosocial challenges related to childhood cancer after their intensive, body‐altering treatment. This cross‐sectional study aimed to evaluate generic and survivor‐specific psychosocial outcomes in a national cohort of pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors, and ...
Hinke van der Hoek, Heleen Maurice‐Stam, Laura R. Beek, Jennifer van Dijk, Marjolein E. M. Langemeijer, Relinde W. Slooff‐Lentink, Alied M. van der Aa‐van Delden, Anne Westerweel, Marloes van Gorp, Hendrik W. B. Schreuder, Lianne M. Haveman, W. Peter Bekkering, Leonie G. Tigelaar, Johannes H. M. Merks, Martha A. Grootenhuis   +14 more
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Central versus peripheral VA ECMO for cardiogenic shock: an 8-year experience of a tertiary cardiac surgery center in Greece

Hellenic Journal of Cardiology
Background: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) has emerged as an effective rescue therapy in patients with cardiogenic shock refractory to standard treatment protocols, and its use has been rising worldwide in the last decade ...
Michael Antonopoulos, Antigone Koliopoulou, Dimitrios Elaiopoulos, Kyriaki Kolovou, Dimitra Doubou, Anna Smyrli, Prodromos Zavaropoulos, Nektarios Kogerakis, Sokratis Fragoulis, Konstantinos Perreas, Georgios Stavridis, Stamatis Adamopoulos, Themistocles Chamogeorgakis, Stavros Dimopoulos, Theodora Soulele, Ioannis Vlahodimitris, Thodoris Pitsolis, Maria Panoutsopoulou, Efterpi Lyberopoulou, Kyrillos Papadopoulos, Ioannis Kriaras, Konstantina Kolonia, Giorgos Kostantinou, Maria Chronaki, Eleni Tzatzaki, Charalambia Kinti, Effrosini Prasinou, Sophia Mathioudaki, Ioanna Avgerinou, Panagiotis Kossivas, Chryssa Panagiotou, Dimitrios Poulis, Athanasios Ntinopoulos, Ioannis Mpardakos, Pigi Maraki, Ioannis Nenekidis, Chris Kapelios, Michael J. Bonios, Evangelos Leontiadis, Aggeliki Gkouziouta, Konstantinos Ieromonachos, Theofani Antoniou   +41 more
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