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Abstract 4145425: Patient-Facing Smartphone Application for Perioperative Cardiothoracic Surgery Care Improves Readmission Rates and Patient Satisfaction

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145425-A4145425, November 12, 2024. Patients were also administered an in-person satisfaction survey at 14 days post-op with responses recorded.Results:App users (n=392) and non-users (n=334) with median age 67 years underwent cardiothoracic surgery between May 29, 2023 and February 2, 2024.

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Impact of minimal invasive extracorporeal circulation on systemic inflammatory response – a randomized trial

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Extracorporeal circulation causes a systemic inflammatory response, that may cause postoperative haemodynamic instability and end-organ dysfunction. This study aimed to investigate the impact of minimal invasi.

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Abstract 4118882: Decompensated Heart Failure Secondary to a Non-Coronary Sinus of Valsalva to Right Atrium Fistula: A Case Report

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4118882-A4118882, November 12, 2024. She had cardiothoracic surgery for fistula repair. Introduction:Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) accounts for 3.5% of all congenital cardiac anomalies. Her heart failure was due to the fistula as she had no coronary artery disease on coronary angiogram.

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Abstract 4146431: Acute Brain Attack: Peering Through The Esophageal Window In Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4146431-A4146431, November 12, 2024. Addressing the risk for recurrent stroke in this 69-year-old patient was an essential part of stroke care, as such, a multi-disciplinary team of experts including cardiology, neurology, and cardiothoracic surgery was conveyed.

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Abstract 4143844: Multidisciplinary management of a pregnant patient with advanced systolic heart failure

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4143844-A4143844, November 12, 2024.

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Develop of endocavitary suction device for MiECC on minimally invasive mitral valve surgery

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

The minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) system was developed to minimize the contact of blood with air and foreign surfaces during conventional cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). It is also aimed.

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The Texas Heart Institute Collaborates on Multi-institutional DOD Grant to Develop Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

DAIC

As an alternative therapeutic option, LVAD heart pumps have been implanted to help patients with end-stage heart failure sustain blood circulation in the body. Cardiac transplantation, the only option for many patients, is severely restricted by the limited availability of donor hearts.