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What an incredible week this has been for highlighting the many valued contributions that our Heart and Vascular physicians from #UNCHealthRex make daily on behalf of our community! Our dedicated and compassionate physicians are committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and research with the common goal of improving clinical outcomes with an emphasis on safety. This week Dr. George Adams of North Carolina Heart and Vascular and #UNCHealthRex, presents data at the International Japan Endovascular Treatment (JET) Conference in Fukuoka, Japan. Dr. Adams is presenting research driven data on innovative options in the treatment of complex, small vessel PAD/PVD. Did you know that patients with coronary artery disease are more likely to also have peripheral vascular disease? At #UNCHealthRex- Heart and Vascular, we offer comprehensive, compassionate care for our community. We offer an innovative, state of the art environment where cardiology, vascular surgery, and neuro interventional radiology work in a collaborative environment driving excellence in patient outcomes. Together we are better. Together we are #OneGreatTeam #heartandvascular #teamwork #collaboration #ep #vascularsurgery #cathlab #NIR #IR

Check out my first-ever poster!!! Meet the Unsung Heroes of Cardiovascular Care: Cardiac Perfusionists As healthcare professionals, we rely on skilled specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Today, I'd like to shine a spotlight on Cardiac Perfusionists - the critical caregivers who operate life-supporting equipment during cardiac surgeries and procedures. These highly trained experts manage blood flow, oxygenation, and circulation, ensuring patients receive the best possible care. With their expertise in extracorporeal circulation, perfusionists play a vital role in: - Cardiac bypass surgery - Heart transplantation - Ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation - ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) #CardiacPerfusionist #CardiovascularCare #HealthcareHeroes #MedicalProfessionals #Cardiology - #PerfusionLife - #CardiacSurgery - #HealthcareExcellence - #MedicalSpecialties - #CardiovascularHealth

What an incredible week this has been for highlighting the many valued contributions that our Heart and Vascular physicians from #UNCHealthRex make daily on behalf of our community! Our dedicated and compassionate physicians are committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and research with the common goal of improving clinical outcomes with an emphasis on safety. This week Dr. George Adams of North Carolina Heart and Vascular and #UNCHealthRex, presents data at the International Japan Endovascular Treatment (JET) Conference in Fukuoka, Japan. Dr. Adams is presenting research driven data on innovative options in the treatment of complex, small vessel PAD/PVD. Did you know that patients with coronary artery disease are more likely to also have peripheral vascular disease? At #UNCHealthRex- Heart and Vascular, we offer comprehensive, compassionate care for our community. We offer an innovative, state of the art environment where cardiology, vascular surgery, and neuro interventional radiology work in a collaborative environment driving excellence in patient outcomes. Together we are better. Together we are #OneGreatTeam #heartandvascular #teamwork #collaboration #ep #vascularsurgery #cathlab #NIR #IR

Monitoring #cardiothoracicsurgery to reduce pneumonia. Here are some highlights: From the discussion: Our study also revealed that IONM reduced the incidence of pneumonia. Postoperative pneumonia is the most common complication after esophagectomy, with an incidence of up to 60%. Several recent studies showed that RLNP is associated with pneumonia, and multivariate analysis showed that RLNP is the primary independent risk factor for pneumonia. (RR = 2.3–6.2). Our study supports the previous studies that IONM can reduce pneumonia by preventing RLNP. Although inconsistent with a previous meta-analysis, our results are more reliable due to the larger number of studies included and insignificant heterogeneity. A study suggests that RLNP is an independent prognostic factor for pneumonia and POHS. In addition, we found that IONM does not increase the operative time and the risk of other common complications, which reflected the feasibility of IONM. From the conclusion: Our meta-analysis demonstrated that the application of IONM during esophagectomy reduced the incidence of RLNP and pneumonia and was associated with more mediastinal and total LN dissected. In addition, IONM does not increase the incidence of aspiration, chylothorax, and anastomotic leakage and does not increase the total operative time or postoperative hospital stays. IONM should be recommended for esophagectomy. Are there any #cardiothoracic surgeons looking into IONM's use case here? #neuromonitoring #thoracicsurgery

The long-awaited second edition of ‘Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery’ is now available.   This is the second edition of ‘Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery’, which has become the must-read book for all #cardiac surgical practitioners and is part of the revolutionary ‘Key Questions’ series of #cardiothoracic surgical textbooks. The first edition was an international bestseller, for many years being the most popular cardiac surgical book.   ‘Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery’ provides a systematic overview of the important topics in contemporary adult cardiac surgical practice. The text is evidence-based, incorporating current literature and has been updated from the first edition with the most recent American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology guidelines. The main chapters have also been refreshed describing contemporary surgical techniques and management philosophies, with additional chapters on statistics and pulmonary embolism.   Special offer to members of the SOCIETY FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND   Further details 👇 https://lnkd.in/eb7a_Q4g

A research study co-authored by members of Valley's cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology teams was recently published in Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. The authors aimed to describe and compare the characteristics of patients who receive the Sentinel Cerebral Protection System (CPS) - a device developed to reduce the risk of embolic strokes associated with debris produced during TAVR - with those who do not in a “real-world” setting of consecutive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients, and evaluate its impact on postoperative complications, namely stroke. The study demonstrates that in a “real-world” setting, the Sentinel CPS device is more likely to be used in healthier and less complex patients. In analyses adjusted for illness severity and patient complexity, CPS use did not have a significant effect on the incidence of in-hospital/30-day stroke or the composite endpoint of death, stroke, and bleeding/vascular events at one-year. To read the full publication, please visit https://lnkd.in/ee6AkRz4. #CardiacResearch #CardiacPublication #MedicalResearch #MedicalPublication

https://lnkd.in/gRVHmvvs Article title: Combined Application of Percutaneous Extracorporeal Lung Assistance System Together with Catheter-Directed Therapy for the Rescue of Massive Pulmonary Embolism after Failed Systemic Thrombolysis Author(s): Eva-Maria Brandner; Armin Huber; Karl-Ludwig Laugwitz; Tareq Ibrahim Journal: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology Journal ISSN: 2455-2976 Case Report: A 56 year-old, formerly healthy man, who had undergone surgery of the shoulder joint earlier that same day, was presented at our department with a sudden onset of severe dyspnea and thoracic pain. Clinical findings were central cyanosis, a heart rate of 120 bpm, a blood pressure of 100/70 mmHg and a decreased peripheral oxygen saturation of 89%. Prompt computed tomography revealed a massive, bilateral pulmonary embolism (Figure 1a-c). #CoronaryArteryDiseases #ValvularHeartDisease #Electrophysiology #CardiacElectrophysiology #Echocardiography #InterventionalCardiology #ClinicalCardiology #NuclearCardiology #AcuteCoronarySyndromes #ArrhythmiaEP #CVImaging #CVDPrevention #CardiacArrhythmias #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #OpenAccess #ScientificJournals #PeerReviewedJournals #OpenAccessPublishers #CardiacPhysiology #CardiacRegeneration #CardiacRehabilitation #Cardiomyopathies #CardiovascularDrugs #CardiovascularTherapy #CardiovascularAnatomy #CongenitalHeartDefects 

Cardiology Milestones Throughout History (Part 7): First Heart Transplant (1967) Christiaan Neethling Barnard (1922–2001), a South African cardiac surgeon, performed the world's first successful human heart transplant on December 3, 1967, at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. His groundbreaking achievement revolutionized the field of cardiac surgery and opened new possibilities for organ transplantation, making him a globally recognized figure in medicine. Cardiology, the study of the heart and its functions, has a rich history with numerous milestones that have significantly advanced our understanding and treatment of heart disease.These achievements reflect the remarkable progress in cardiology, driven by innovation and dedicated research, leading to better diagnostics, treatments, and overall cardiac care. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some interesting historical facts about key cardiology milestones. #Cardiology #Cardiologist #Heart  #Cardiac #HeartHealthy #HeartHealth  #CardiovascularHealth #BeatHeartDisease  #Orillia #medicine #doctor #healthcare   #Barrie #Newmarket #HealthyHeart  #HeartCare  #HeartDoctor #HeartPatient  #MedicalHistory  #CardiologyHistory #cardiacsurgery #hearttransplant Heart & Stroke StopAfib.org

🔬 #ResearchHighlight: The 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of peripheral arterial and aortic diseases have just been released. These guidelines, developed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and endorsed by VASCERN, European Reference Network on Rare Multisystemic Vascular Diseases, the EACTS - European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), and the European Society of Vascular Medicine (ESVM), offer evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals. The guidelines focus on: 🔹 Diagnosis: Enhanced approaches to early and accurate identification of peripheral arterial and aortic diseases. 🔹 Treatment: Updated recommendations on both invasive and non-invasive treatment options. 🔹 Follow-up: Guidance on long-term care and monitoring to improve patient outcomes. These guidelines are a critical resource for standardizing care and ensuring patients receive the highest quality of treatment across Europe. 📄 Access the full guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/emx8wrgx #ESCGuidelines #PeripheralArterialDisease #AorticDisease #VascularMedicine #Vascularhealth #RareDiseases #Patientcare

Great BackTable Vascular and Interventional discussion with Charles J Bailey, MD around Acute Limb Ischemia, USF limb alert protocol, and advanced techniques for an “endo first” approach to help ALI patients. #AcuteLimbIschemia #PatientCare #MedicalAdvancements