AI Article Synopsis

  • - A 53-year-old man experienced a complete blockage of his left main coronary artery and went into cardiac arrest while doctors were trying to perform angioplasty on another artery.
  • - Traditional methods of resuscitation did not work, but the use of portable cardiopulmonary bypass support during the procedure helped save his life.
  • - This case highlights the importance and effectiveness of portable cardiopulmonary bypass support as a critical resource in catheterization labs for emergency situations.

Article Abstract

A 53-year-old man had total occlusion of the left main coronary artery with subsequent cardiac arrest during attempted angioplasty of the circumflex coronary artery. Conventional resuscitation was unsuccessful. However, emergent portable cardiopulmonary bypass support in the catheterization laboratory contributed to excellent long-term survival. Portable cardiopulmonary bypass support is a valuable resuscitative tool readily available in the catheterization laboratory setting.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.101.3.869DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

portable cardiopulmonary
12
cardiopulmonary bypass
12
left main
8
excellent long-term
8
long-term survival
8
coronary artery
8
bypass support
8
catheterization laboratory
8
emergency portable
4
bypass abrupt
4

Similar Publications

[Development of Multi-Parameter Exercise Cardiopulmonary Function Evaluation System with Impedance Cardiogram Monitoring].

Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi

November 2024

School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518000.

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) refers to a method of measuring various indicators of the human body under gradually increasing exercise loads to objectively evaluate cardiopulmonary reserve function and exercise endurance. Currently, CPET detection systems primarily measure subjects' ECG, respiratory flow, oxygen (O ), and carbon dioxide (CO ) parameters. This paper introduces a non-invasive multi-parameter exercise cardiopulmonary function evaluation system that incorporates impedance cardiography monitoring.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Influence of Baduanjin on cardiopulmonary function in long-term practitioners and beginners.

Front Sports Act Living

November 2024

Institute of Tuina, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Baduanjin is a traditional Chinese exercise beneficial for health and chronic disease prevention, but research has mostly focused on its general benefits rather than its specific exercise intensity.
  • This study compares the exercise intensity between beginners and long-term practitioners by measuring various physiological indicators during Baduanjin practice.
  • Results show that long-term practitioners have better cardiovascular recovery and lower resting heart rates, indicating improved exercise performance compared to beginners.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Measures reflecting cardiac sympathovagal activity, particularly those associated with heart rate variability (HRV), are widely recognized and utilized in both scientific and clinical contexts. This study aimed to assess the inter- and intra-examiner reliability of short-term HRV parameters in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A total of 103 patients (both sexes) diagnosed with COVID-19 were included in the study.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • - Hemorrhage is the main cause of preventable death in trauma situations, leading to military and civilian advancements in medical practices, particularly through the use of tourniquets to manage extremity bleeding and save lives.
  • - While tourniquets have significantly decreased deaths from bleeding in military settings, noncompressible hemorrhage still poses a major risk, especially before patients receive definitive medical care.
  • - The study explores using a small, disposable pressure monitor during resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) to enhance blood pressure monitoring, facilitate better resuscitation practices, and reduce the need for blood products in extreme environments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • The study analyzed differences in physiological responses during exercise among Turkish National Team biathlon and cross-country ski athletes, focusing on various phases such as isocapnic buffering, hypocapnic hyperventilation, ventilatory threshold, and maximum oxygen uptake.
  • It involved 70 athletes (37 male and 33 female) whose body composition was assessed, and their oxygen consumption was measured using portable testing equipment during a treadmill exercise test.
  • Results showed that male athletes outperformed female athletes in peak oxygen uptake and speed during critical exercise phases, while cross-country skiers had better performance metrics than biathletes, indicating notable physiological differences by gender and sport type.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!