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Outcomes Of Pulmonary Embolism In A Tertiary Setting., Nicole Stansbury, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

A Retrospective Analysis Of The Outcomes Of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Ecpr)., Rachel Wills, Kennedy Gallagher, James A. Burke Md, Tim S. Misselbeck Md, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Creatinine Trends In Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Patients., Sydney Pickering, Taryn Samet Md, Raymond L. Singer Md, Mmm, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Survival Indicators Between Myocardial Infarction Patients And Septic Patients Who Received Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Niharika Boinpally, Kennedy Gallagher, Allison Eisenhauer Pa-C, Michael Healy, Kristina Postko Pa-C, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

10-Year Outcome Of The Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (Tevar) Procedure (Poster), Jacob Fink, Youssef Zaki, Tim S. Misselbeck Md, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of In-Line Versus Conventional Independent Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy In Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients, Nicole Stansbury, Taryn Samet Md, Tim S. Misselbeck Md, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

10-Year Outcome Of The Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (Tevar) Procedure, James K. Wu Md, Tim S. Misselbeck Md, Jacob Fink, Youssef Zaki

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Feasability Study To Assess Addition Of A Prophylactic Antiarrhythmic Regimen To Post-Operative Open-Heart Surgery Management., Cameron St. Hilaire, Travis Gaskill Pa-C, Sarah Dolcemascolo Pa-C, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Identifying Factors To Reduce Readmission Of Surgical Patients At Lvhn, With A Focus On Cardiothoracic Patients, Alvancin Louis Ms, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Extreme Physical Therapy—Progression Of Functional Mobility Of 25 Year Old On Ecmo 72 Days, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, Lisa Lindauer Md, Christina Miller Pt, Dpt, James Wu Md, Michael Pechulis Dpt

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Three Patients With Severe Hypothermia Rewarmed With Ecmo, Matthew Niehaus Do, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

A Review Of Organ/Tissue Donation In Out Of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients At An Academic Community Hospital, Jordan Williams, Amanda Broderick, Alexandra Maryashina, James Wu Md, Biren Juthani Do

James K. Wu, M.D.

A Review of Organ/Tissue Donation in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients at an Academic Community Hospital

Jordan Williams, Amanda Broderick, Alexandra Maryashina, James Wu, MD

Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Abstract

Objective This study sought to review organ/tissue donation statistics in out of hospital cardiac arrest patients.

Background While OHCA patients who are not revived in the emergency department are generally disqualified from donating organs, these patients are sometimes still able to donate tissue. However the fact remains that there is an organ shortage in the United States healthcare system as the need exceeds the donation rate, …

The Utilization Of Independent Lung Ventilation Via High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (Hfpv) During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Msrt, Rrt-Accs, Nps, Ae-C, Faarc, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Chad Traub Rrt-Accs, Dorothea T. Watson Do

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Surgical Treatment Of Multiple Vein Graft Aneurysms In 72 Year Old Man, Heather Geist, James K. Wu Md, Raymond Singer Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

Abstract

The rarity of saphenous vein graft aneurysms following coronary artery bypass graft surgery presents an interesting case, as seen in a 72 year-old gentleman who underwent his third bypass surgery for an aneurysmal graft. Information regarding the case was gathered using the Lehigh Valley Health Network medical databases. The 8 cm aneurysmal portion of the graft was resected successfully and replaced with a CryoVein. Following surgery the patient had relief of symptoms and recovered well. It was determined that the patient had two true aneurysms present, making surgery a necessity in this specific case.

Introduction

Saphenous vein graft (SVG) …

The Utilization Of The Pressure Volume Tool To Determine The Lower Inflection Point During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Dorothea T. Watson Do

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Potential Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use For Increased Survival Of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests, Amanda Broderick, James K. Wu Md, Heather Geist

James K. Wu, M.D.

Abstract

This study sought to analyze and better understand the different etiologies of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA), to determine the short and long term outcomes for these patients, to review and look for trends within the “code blue” data, and to identify patients who may benefit from an advanced and aggressive cardiopulmonary support system like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) process. A retrospective study of 182 patient charts and resuscitation records from the years 2011-2012 was completed with patients ranging in age from 24-70 years with a median age of 58. The most significant results found …

Outcomes Of Convergent Ablation Procedure Using A Cryo-Balloon Catheter For Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation, Rosalie Mattiola, Bryan Auvil, James K. Wu Md, Gregory Altemose Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

Outcomes of Convergent Ablation Procedure using a Cryo-balloon Catheter for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Rosalie Mattiola, Bryan Auvil, James K. Wu, MD, Gregory Altemose, MD,

From the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

BACKGROUND

Traditional catheter based treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) uses radiofrequency as a source of energy for the ablation of atrial tissue. This is an endocardial (inside the heart) technique. The success rate of this technique at one year is around 50-60%¹. In the last three years, a novel technology using a combined/hybrid trans-diaphragmatic surgical epicardial (outside the …

Septal Myectomy In Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy High Risk Patients, Heather Geist, Matthew W. Martinez Md, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Observed Behavioral Effects Of Medical Treatment For Type B Aortic Dissections, Jordan Williams, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

Observed Behavioral Effects when Medically Treating Type B Aortic Dissections

Jordan Williams, James Wu, M.D.

July 21, 2014

Abstract

This study sought to identify possible behavioral effects from treatment of Type B aortic dissections with antihypertensive medications. A retrospective study of 104 patient records and charts was performed searching for eleven different behavioral effects compiled from listed side effects of five different classes of antihypertensive medications. This resulted in 57 patients with observed behavioral effects, and 47 patients with no observed behavioral effects. The median age of the patient population was 68 ± 16 years. Of the 57 patients with …

Outcomes Of Patients On Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo) For Periods Of Time Without Anticoagulation At Lvhn In The Past 3 Years, Bryan Auvil, Rosalie Mattiola, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James Wu Md, Biren Juthani Do

James K. Wu, M.D.

Outcomes of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for Periods of Time Without Anticoagulation at LVHN in the Past 3 Years

Bryan Auvil, Rosalie Mattiola, Rita Pechulis, MD, James Wu, MD

Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA

Abstract

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an aggressive life support technique that utilizes extracorporeal circuits and oxygenators to support severe lung injury such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), as well as severe cardiac disorders like cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest. Veno-Venous (VV) ECMO is primarily used in respiratory distress. Clots can form within the oxygenator …

Reoperative Cardiac Surgeries: The Inception Of An Institutional Database, Brandon Follick, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

Abstract The success of an initial cardiac surgery promotes longer survival rates among patients who may live long enough to require further surgical intervention. Unfortunately these reoperations are associated with higher risks. Retrospective analysis is successful in identifying risk factors that promote better patient stratification and surgical management. The Lehigh Valley Health Network has a high volume of reoperation records that can be converted into a microcomputer database on the institutional level. This research strives to begin the first model of this database intended to compute meaningful and concrete statistical data. Background In an effort to compile information regarding cardiothoracic …

Incidence And Predictors Of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Valve Surgery – A Single Center Experience, Justin L. Guthier Do, Bilal Ayub Md, Yassir Nawaz Md, Hassam Saif Md, Robert F. Malacoff Md, Facc, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Theodore G. Phillips Md, James K. Wu Md, Raymond L. Singer Md, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md, Ronald S. Freudenberger Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Treatment Of Acute Aortic Dissection At A Community Hospital: A 10 Year Review Of Outcomes., Timothy Misselbeck Md, Stephen Deturk, Matthew Wilson, Theodore Phillips Md, Michael Szwerc Md, Sanjay Mehta Md, Gary Szydlowski Md, Raymond Singer Md, James Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Critical Assessment Of Outcomes In Acute Aortic Dissection (Type A) At A Community Hospital: A 10 Year Review, Tim S. Misselbeck Md, James K. Wu Md, Stephen Deturk Ba, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Theodore G. Phillips Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md, Raymond L. Singer Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Conventional Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement In Octogenarians: A 10-Year Single Center Experience, James K. Wu Md, Justin D. Roberts Do, Gregory S. Troutman Bs, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Theodore G. Phillips Md, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md, Tim S. Misselbeck Md, Raymond L. Singer Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

De-Branching Of The Aortic Arch During Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair, James K. Wu Md, Caitlin O'Connor Bs, Tim S. Misselbeck Md, Theodore G. Phillips Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors Affecting Surgical Outcomes In Patients Undergoing Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest During Aortic Surgeries: A 10-Year Study, Bree Ann Young, James K. Wu, Martin E. Matsumura Md, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Theodore G. Phillips Md, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md, Raymond L. Singer Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Causes Of Post Cardiac Surgical Readmissions, Janissa Nair, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Effective Use Of The Pleux (R) Catheter In Pericardial Space, Steven Kurban, James K. Wu Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.

Outcome Of Traumatic Aortic Rupture: A 14-Year Experience, Matthew Wilson, James K. Wu, Sanjay M. Mehta Md, Theodore G. Phillips Md, Raymond L. Singer Md, Michael F. Szwerc Md, Gary W. Szydlowski Md

James K. Wu, M.D.

No abstract provided.