Texas Heart Institute Perfusion Conference 2023

Texas Heart Institute Perfusion Conference 2023

Advanced Perfusion Technology, ECMO, Cardiopulmonary Bypass & Cardiac Surgery Education

The Texas Heart Institute Perfusion Conference 2023 is a comprehensive cardiovascular education program designed to provide perfusionists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary cardiac care teams with the latest advances in perfusion science, extracorporeal support technologies, and cardiothoracic surgical care.

Organized by the renowned Texas Heart Institute, this conference focuses on contemporary perfusion techniques, extracorporeal circulation management, organ preservation, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO technologies, and cerebral protection strategies. Through expert-led presentations and evidence-based discussions, participants gain practical insights into modern perfusion practices that directly impact patient outcomes in cardiac surgery and critical care settings.

The curriculum emphasizes emerging technologies, evolving clinical guidelines, and innovative approaches to supporting both adult and pediatric patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures.

Course Features

• 24 Video Lectures

• 1 Comprehensive PDF Resource

• Expert Texas Heart Institute Faculty

• Advanced Perfusion Education

• ECMO Management Training

• Cardiopulmonary Bypass Updates

• Organ Procurement & Preservation Reviews

• Mechanical Circulatory Support Education

• Cerebral Protection Strategies

• Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Updates

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiovascular Perfusionists

• Cardiac Surgeons

• Cardiothoracic Surgeons

• Anesthesiologists

• Cardiac Anesthesiologists

• Critical Care Physicians

• ECMO Specialists

• Intensive Care Clinicians

• Cardiovascular Fellows

• Perfusion Students

• Advanced Practice Providers Involved in Cardiac Care

It is particularly valuable for clinicians seeking:

• Perfusion Technology Updates

• ECMO Education

• Cardiopulmonary Bypass Training

• Mechanical Circulatory Support Education

• Organ Preservation Techniques

• Cardiac Surgery Perfusion Management

• Cerebral Perfusion Monitoring

• Advanced Cardiovascular Critical Care

Program Overview

In support of the Texas Heart Institute’s mission to advance cardiovascular education and improve patient outcomes, the Perfusion Conference 2023 provides a multidisciplinary review of current best practices in perfusion science and cardiac surgical support.

Faculty experts from cardiac surgery, anesthesia, critical care medicine, and perfusion technology discuss practical approaches to managing complex cardiovascular patients, including those requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist devices, artificial hearts, and advanced cardiopulmonary bypass techniques.

The conference also addresses critical topics such as organ donation and preservation, pediatric and adult mechanical circulatory support, cerebral autoregulation during bypass, and contemporary trends in perfusion education and certification.

Participants gain valuable knowledge that can be immediately applied to clinical practice across cardiac operating rooms, intensive care units, and ECMO programs.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe optimal perfusion circuits and techniques for DCD organ procurement

• Evaluate risks and benefits of normothermic lung perfusion

• Implement renal and cerebral protection strategies during aortic surgery

• Apply ECMO cannulation and circuit management techniques

• Understand ventricular assist device and total artificial heart support systems

• Optimize cardiopulmonary bypass perfusion strategies

• Monitor cerebral oxygen delivery during cardiac surgery

• Identify changes in cerebral autoregulation during bypass procedures

• Apply contemporary perfusion guidelines to clinical practice

• Improve outcomes through evidence-based perfusion management

Core Topics Covered

Aortic Surgery Perfusion Strategies

• Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair

• Endovascular Aortic Repair

• Renal Protection Techniques

• Cerebral Protection Strategies

• Perfusion Optimization

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

• Adult ECMO Management

• VV-ECMO

• VA-ECMO

• ECMO Circuit Design

• Multi-Oxygenator Strategies

• ECMO Cannulation Techniques

Mechanical Circulatory Support

• Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)

• Pediatric Mechanical Support

• Adult Mechanical Support

• Total Artificial Heart (TAH)

• Advanced Heart Failure Support

BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart

• Device Function

• Surgical Considerations

• Perfusion Management

• Cardiopulmonary Bypass Integration

• Clinical Applications

Organ Procurement & Preservation

• Cardiac Transplantation

• Lung Transplantation

• Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD)

• Donation After Brain Death (DBD)

• Organ Preservation Technologies

• Normothermic Perfusion

Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)

• CPB Circuit Design

• Cannulation Strategies

• Perfusion Monitoring

• Oxygen Delivery Optimization

• Hemodynamic Management

Cerebral Perfusion & Neuroprotection

• Cerebral Autoregulation

• Brain Oxygen Monitoring

• Neurologic Risk Reduction

• Cerebral Blood Flow Assessment

• Perfusion-Based Neuroprotection

Perfusion Education & Professional Practice

• Certification Standards

• Practice Guidelines

• International Perfusion Trends

• Education Models

• Quality Improvement Initiatives

Educational Features

✔ Multidisciplinary Faculty Instruction

✔ Advanced Perfusion Technology Reviews

✔ ECMO & Mechanical Support Training

✔ Organ Preservation Updates

✔ Cerebral Protection Education

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Discussions

✔ Contemporary Perfusion Guidelines

✔ Practical Clinical Applications

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Developed by the Texas Heart Institute

✔ Comprehensive Perfusion & ECMO Coverage

✔ Strong Focus on Emerging Technologies

✔ Includes Adult & Pediatric Support Strategies

✔ Excellent Review of Mechanical Circulatory Support

✔ Covers Organ Procurement & Preservation

✔ Relevant for Operating Room and ICU Teams

✔ Valuable for Certification & Continuing Education

Clinical & Educational Value

The Texas Heart Institute Perfusion Conference 2023 provides an advanced and clinically relevant review of contemporary perfusion science, extracorporeal support technologies, and cardiovascular surgical care.

By integrating cardiopulmonary bypass management, ECMO technologies, mechanical circulatory support, organ preservation, cerebral protection, and modern perfusion practices, the program equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to optimize outcomes in complex cardiac patients.

The combination of expert faculty, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge cardiovascular education makes this conference an outstanding resource for perfusionists and cardiovascular specialists.

Topics:

• Agenda.pdf
• Case Presentations – December 2023 Class Making of the TAH – Past, Present and Future.mp4
• International Cardiac Surgery Around the World A Scope of Perfusion in Latin America- Research Projects of the Perfusion Master Program in Dominican Republic.mp4
• International Cardiac Surgery Around the World Hyperoxia in CPB and ECMO.mp4
• International Cardiac Surgery Around the World International Perfusion in Thailand.mp4
• International Cardiac Surgery Around the World Perfusionists’ Work in Ukraine During Wartime.mp4
• KEYNOTE Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas Building a Heart Program Version 3 Lessons
• Learned.mp4
• KEYNOTE President and Chief Executive Officer The Texas Heart Institute Future of The Texas Heart Institute.mp4
• Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery Medical City Children’s.mp4
• Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery Real-Time Physiological Data Analysis- Predicting Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease.mp4
• Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery TCH Adult Congenital Heart Disease Challenges and Rewards.mp4
• Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery Texas Children’s Hospital A Day in the Life of an ACHD Surgeon.mp4
• Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery UT Dell Anesthesia Team.mp4
• Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery UT Dell Team.mp4
• Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery War It’s Innovation in Medicine and Cardiac Surgery.mp4
• Surgical Techniques Organ Protection Autoregulation.mp4
• Surgical Techniques Organ Protection Pathophysiology of Myocardial Injury and Cardioplegia.mp4
• Surgical Techniques Organ Protection Rapid Cooling AATA.mp4
• Surgical Techniques Organ Protection TAAA vs TEVAR Changing Landscape.mp4
• Transplantation ECMO Developments in Donation The Future of Organ Perfusion(ist).mp4
• Transplantation ECMO Lung Transplantation OCS.mp4
• Transplantation ECMO Preclinical MCS Research Updates.mp4
• Updates on Perfusion Profession Texas Perfusion Organization.mp4
• Updates on Perfusion Profession Update on 2023 AmSECT Standards and Guidelines.mp4
• Updates on Perfusion Profession Update on Perfusion Education and Accreditation.mp4