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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Elective Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement [PDF]
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a syndrome characterized by transient acute left ventricular dysfunction, electrocardiographic changes that can mimic acute myocardial infarction and minimal release of myocardial enzymes in the absence of obstructive coronary
Zaprin Vazhev, Hristo Stoev
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Background and objectives: In children undergoing congenital heart surgery, plasma brain natriuretic peptide levels may have a role in development of low cardiac output syndrome that is defined as a combination of clinical findings and interventions to ...
Ayse Baysal +5 more
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Background. A Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) was defined as poor perfusion due to transient myocardial dysfunction.The purpose of this study was to identify patients at risk for the development of LCOS in pediatric after cardiac surgery.
PW Busro +8 more
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Background: Levosimendan, a calcium sensitizer, enhances the myocardial function by generating more energy-efficient myocardial contractility than that achieved through adrenergic stimulation with catecholamines.
Hongbai Wang +5 more
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Objective: There is no clear consensus regarding the definition of low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) or the follow-up of this patient group. Given this lack of a clinical definition, the aim of this study was to use a LCOS score (LCOSs) similar to the ...
Nagehan Aslan +7 more
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The Inadequate Oxygen Delivery Index and Low Cardiac Output Syndrome Score As Predictors of Adverse Events Associated With Low Cardiac Output Syndrome Early After Cardiac Bypass* [PDF]
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of two scoring systems, the inadequate oxygen delivery index, a risk analytics algorithm (Etiometry, Boston, MA) and the Low Cardiac Output Syndrome Score, in predicting adverse events recognized as indicative of low cardiac output syndrome within 72 hours of surgery.
Rogers, L +7 more
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Survival of patients with low cardiac output syndrome in the postoperative period
Introduction: Heart surgical intervention is complex, but with satisfactory results for the patient, because it increases his survival and life quality.
Lorchen Torres Quiñones +2 more
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Superior vena cava obstruction after the Glenn procedure
Acute obstruction of superior vena cava anastomosis right after the Glenn procedure may lead to tragic consequences. We describe the case of a one-year-old child with tricuspid atresia and a previous Blalock-Taussig shunt procedure, who presented severe ...
Marina Costa Jonas +3 more
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Cytokine profile of Post–cardiopulmonary bypass in children [PDF]
Background Open cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) triggers a systemic inflammatory response that significantly affects clinical outcomes.
Kantara Saelim +5 more
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Objective. To analyze the frequency and risk factors for the development of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome in children with congenital heart defects. Materials and methods.
O. O. Yakimishen +4 more
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