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Day: February 15, 2024

Aorta

Artificial Intelligence in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Its Current Role and Ongoing Challenges

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is revolutionizing cardiology, offering enhanced patient selection, procedural planning, and post-implantation monitoring. As TAVR becomes a viable option for a broader range of patients with severe aortic stenosis, AI’s role in interpreting medical imaging and developing risk models is increasingly critical. This article delves into AI’s current contributions to TAVR and examines the challenges and future directions of its implementation in ensuring optimized patient outcomes.

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February 15, 2024
Doppler

Clinical Relevance of Transcranial Doppler in a Cardiac Surgery Setting: Embolic Load Predicts Difficult Separation from Cardiopulmonary Bypass

This study explores the use of transcranial Doppler (TCD) for detecting cerebral microemboli during cardiac surgery and its correlation with difficulties in separating from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and postoperative complications. Analyzing 354 patients, it found that a higher quantity of cerebral embolic material significantly increases the odds of challenging CPB separation. The presence of microemboli was also linked to more complex surgeries, extended CPB durations, prolonged organ dysfunction, longer ICU stays, and increased mortality rates, particularly in the high embolic material (HEM) group.

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February 15, 2024

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