PGY-6 (Cardiothoracic Anesthesia)
My experiences as a clinical fellow in adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology
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My Butterfly iQ Ultrasound!
After returning from the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists annual meeting in Chicago last week, I received my Butterfly iQ and…
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Surgical Steps In Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE)
Patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) present challenges from a surgical and anesthetic standpoint. They often have significant pulmonary…
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Transcaval Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
For patients with difficult arterial access (namely calcified/narrowed femoral and subclavian arteries), a transcaval approach offers another alternative. In this…
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The Denervated Heart
The concept of a denervated heart is a significant consideration in patients receiving orthotopic heart transplants. When these donor hearts…
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Surgical Steps In CentriMag Biventricular Assist Device (BiVAD) Placement
CentriMag devices are implanted for acute right and/or left-sided circulatory support but often times used for extended periods of time…
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Surgical Steps In HeartMate 3 LVAD Placement
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) like the HeartMate 3 are routinely being implanted as a mechanical circulatory bridge-to-transplant (BTT) or…
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Bubble Study On Transesophageal Echocardiography
A “bubble study” is often utilized to confirm the presence of shunting across the interatrial septum (IAS) via patent foremen…
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