Publications by authors named "S R Emani"
Heart transplantation remains the ultimate treatment strategy for neonates and children with medically refractory end-stage heart failure and utilization of donors after circulatory death (DCD) can expand th donor pool. We have previously shown that mitochondrial transplantation preserves myocardial function and viability in neonatal swine DCD hearts to levels similar to that observed in donation after brain death (DBD). Herein, we sought to investigate the transcriptomic and proteomic pathways implicated in these phenotypic changes using ex situ perfused swine hearts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Adult traumatic brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) present a significant medical challenge, potentially leading to life-altering consequences for patients' upper extremity pain and function. However, the psychological impact on patients has not been extensively studied.
Methods: Adult patients with traumatic BPIs treated at 2 tertiary referral centers in the United States from 2015 to 2019 were retrospectively identified.
Background: Patients with hypoplastic left ventricles (LV) who undergo volume-loading procedures (recruitment, biventricular [BIV] repair) are at risk for adverse outcomes, including heart failure and death. We investigated pre-BIV LV shape as a predictor of outcome after BIV repair in patients with hypoplastic LVs.
Methods: Baseline and post-recruitment cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography data were analyzed in patients with hypoplastic LV (<50 mL/m).
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- Postoperative atrioventricular block requiring pacemaker (AVB/PM) affects 14% to 25% of patients undergoing complex biventricular repair for congenital heart disease, especially those with heterotaxy syndrome.
- This study explored the safety and effectiveness of intraoperative His bundle (HB) mapping to reduce the incidence of AVB/PM during these procedures.
- Results showed that mapping significantly lowered AVB/PM rates in certain groups, while also highlighting the need for ongoing advancements in mapping technology for those still at risk.
Backgrounds: Pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) often require surgical repair using cardiopulmonary bypass. Despite advancements, mortality and complication rates remain significant.
Methods & Results: We prospectively examined 101 patients undergoing congenital cardiac surgery, identifying a mortality rate of 4.