Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Adults: Prognostic Factors for Outcomes
This study was aimed at investigating the prognostic factors for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-treated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in adult patients.
Awake Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients with Severe Postoperative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of awake extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to increase the success rate of weaning patients from ECMO and ventilator care during treatment of postoperative severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Mechanisms and Perspective Therapeutic Approaches
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe lung inflammatory disorder with a 30-50% mortality. Sepsis and pneumonia are the leading causes of ARDS.
The Complex Relationship of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Acute Kidney Injury: Causation or Association
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a modified cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit capable of providing prolonged cardiorespiratory support.
ECMO: Improving our Results by Chasing the Rabbits
With the support of experts from USA, Europe and Canada the results in Latin America ELSO'S centers are improving by following its guidelines for training, and using a standard educational process.
Identifying Prognostic Criteria for Survival after Resuscitation Assisted by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
The objective for this study was to assess the clinical outcomes of children after ECMO cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and to determine pre-ECPR prognostic factors for survival to guide its indication.
The Effect of an Improvement of Experience and Training in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Management on Clinical Outcomes
This study aimed to show that increased experience and improved teamwork through education may reduce the mortality rate associated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Early Transcatheter Valve Dysfunction after Transapical Mitral Valve-In-Valve Implantation
This article reports on the first case of thrombotic transcatheter mitral valve dysfunction which occurred on oral anticoagulation with Coumadin in combination with antiplatelet therapy.
Predicting Acute Kidney Injury Following Mitral Valve Repair
Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and Age, Creatinine, and Ejection Fraction (ACEF) scores have been proven to predict mortality in bypass surgery. The aim of this study was to determine whether these scores can be used to predict acute kidney injury (AKI) after mitral valve repair.
Mitral and Aortic Regurgitation Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
The objective of the paper was to analyse the impact of post procedural mitral regurgitation (MR), in an interaction with aortic regurgitation (AR), on mortality following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
Treatment of a Refractory Skin Ulcer Using Punch Graft and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
Combining platelet-rich plasma and skin graft enhances the efficacy of treating chronic diabetic wounds by enhancing healing rate and decreasing recurrence rate.
The Beneficial Effects of TAVI in Mitral Insufficiency
Aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, clinical meaning and modifications of mitral regurgitation (MR) in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).