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Experimental study of the mechanics of the intra-aortic balloon [PDF]
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.This thesis deals with the mechanics of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), the most widely used temporary cardiac assist device, whose beneficial action ...
Biglino, Giovanni
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Post-stenotic aortic dilatation. [PDF]
Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease affecting up to 4% of the elderly population. It can be associated with dilatation of the ascending aorta and subsequent dissection.
Jahangiri Marjan +5 more
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Transcatheter aortic-valve replacement for inoperable severe aortic stenosis. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) is the recommended therapy for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are not suitable candidates for surgery. The outcomes beyond 1 year in such patients are not known.
Makkar, Raj R +26 more
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Acute aortic syndromes and aortic emergencies [PDF]
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) and emergencies are relatively uncommon but are considered as life threatening, potentially fatal conditions. Different forms of aortic emergencies/AAS are often clinically indiscernible. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of these entities significantly influences prognosis and guides therapy.
Vinit, Baliyan +3 more
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Aortic Valve Replacement in the Failing Left Ventricle: Worthwhile?
Purpose: According to the 2020 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines, the aortic valve should be replaced in the setting of severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation, independent of left ventricular function (even for EF
Asanish Kalyanasundaram +6 more
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Aortic fenestration mimicking aortic perforation [PDF]
A 52-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and polysubstance abuse (heroin and cocaine) presented with a 3-week history of progressively worsening dyspnoea on exertion and abdominal pain. It was noted that she had congestive heart failure, …
Ganguli, Shankho +3 more
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Transcatheter versus surgical aortic-valve replacement in high-risk patients. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The use of transcatheter aortic-valve replacement has been shown to reduce mortality among high-risk patients with aortic stenosis who are not candidates for surgical replacement.
Makkar, Raj R +47 more
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Hybrid debranching and TEVAR of the aortic arch off-pump, in re-do patients with complicated chronic type-A aortic dissections : a critical report [PDF]
Background: Patients suffering from acute type A aortic dissection undergo replacement of the ascending aorta, the proximal hemiarch or complete aortic arch, depending on the extent of the individual pathology.
Brechtel, Klaus +7 more
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When a Patient Declines Curative Care: Management of a Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
The management of major vascular emergencies in the emergency department (ED) involves rapid, aggressive resuscitation followed by emergent definitive surgery.
Sangeeta Lamba +4 more
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Haemoptysis: a rare presentation of aortic pseudoaneurysm
Patients with aortic pseudoaneurysm rarely present with the complaints of haemoptysis. So a high index of suspicion is required in patients presenting with haemoptysis.
Nitesh Tayal, Sharad Joshi, Rajesh Gupta
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