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An Ongoing Research Pursuit for Myocardial Protection During Cardiac Resuscitation

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Dr. Raul Gasmiri delivered the Laerdal Memorial Lecture at the Critical Care Congress, discussing his research on myocardial protection during cardiac resuscitation. He emphasized the importance of his mentor, Dr. Max Garryweil, in shaping his career in critical care. Dr. Gasmiri focused on reperfusion injury and the potential of inhibiting the sodium-hydrogen exchanger (NHG-1) to mitigate cardiovascular damage during resuscitation. His research showed the benefits of drugs like cariparide and erythropoietin in animal models, highlighting the latter’s promise for clinical use. Additionally, Dr. Gasmiri presented innovative strategies, such as using amplitude spectrum area (AMSA) to guide defibrillation, minimizing shock burden on the heart. He also stressed the significance of early intervention to prevent cardiac arrest in hospital settings, discussing a successful rapid response system at his facility. Dr. Gasmiri concluded by underscoring the potential of pharmacological and electrical interventions in cardiac arrest management while advocating for early warning systems to prevent such emergencies. The session ended with a discussion on implementing these strategies in clinical practice, highlighting the challenges and benefits.

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45-Minute Session | Laerdal Award Recipient Lecture: An Ongoing Research Pursuit for Myocardial Protection During Cardiac Resuscitation

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Membership Level Professional

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Year 2024

Keywords

myocardial protection

cardiac resuscitation

reperfusion injury

sodium-hydrogen exchanger

cariparide

erythropoietin

amplitude spectrum area

rapid response system

cardiac arrest management

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