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Heart to Heart Mission

For more than 20 years, the IPA has performed life-saving heart surgery on over 400 patients in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

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Honduras Mission

The IPA is working with Duke to expand their heart surgery mission program in Honduras. We have a mission trip planned for mid-May. Stay tuned for more information.

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Your Mission Trip

The IPA will gladly make donations to qualified charitable organizations who perform cardiac surgery mission work for patients in need.

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Every member of our team is an unpaid volunteer, so please take comfort in knowing that 100% of all donated funds go directly to patient care. Your generosity is so very welcome and will help save lives!
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AKI 2024

Factors Associated with Acute Kidney Injury After On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following cardiac surgeries like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This study analyzed 120 patients to identify risk factors for AKI, which occurred in 26% of the cases. Findings showed that patients with higher EuroSCORE II values, elevated creatinine and urea levels, lower hemoglobin, and reduced oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) were more likely to develop AKI. AKI was also linked to longer hospital stays.

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October 15, 2024
VA ECMO

A Comparative Study of Femoral Artery and Combined Femoral and Axillary Artery Cannulation in Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients

This study investigates the clinical outcomes of two cannulation strategies—femoral artery (FA) cannulation and combined femoral and axillary artery (FA+AA) cannulation—in patients receiving veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) after cardiac surgery. The FA+AA group showed significant benefits in reducing chronic renal failure, platelet drop, and creatinine levels. Despite similar 30-day mortality rates, the combined approach led to fewer complications and faster recovery.

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October 5, 2024
OPCABG 2024

On-Pump or Off-Pump Impact of Diabetic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: 5-Year Clinical Outcomes

This study evaluates the long-term outcomes of on-pump vs. off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in diabetic patients. A retrospective review of 1,269 patients found that off-pump CABG was associated with a lower 5-year all-cause death rate (4.23% vs. 5.95%) and reduced risks of postoperative stroke and atrial fibrillation. These results suggest potential advantages for diabetic patients undergoing off-pump CABG procedures.

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October 4, 2024
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