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Bowel obstruction due to retained intraperitoneal left ventricular assist device (LVAD) driveline

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2018
Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) provide a lifesaving bridge to cardiac transplant. Utilization of these devices is increasing in the United States.
Daniel Miklin, Ivy Lewis, Howard Lieberman   +2 more
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The Impact of Cardiac Devices on Patients’ Quality of Life—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, 2022
The implantation of cardiac devices significantly reduces morbidity and mortality in patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Arrhythmias as well as therapy delivered by the device may impact quality of life of patients concerned considerably.
Kevin Willy, Christian Ellermann, Florian Reinke, Benjamin Rath, Julian Wolfes, Lars Eckardt, Florian Doldi, Felix K. Wegner, Julia Köbe, Nexhmedin Morina   +9 more
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Computer simulation of platelet activation in a pulsatile ventricular assist device, through finite elements and a simplified geometry [PDF]

, 2017
Ventricular assist devices are a technological solution for patients who suffer from cardiac insufficiency and await a transplant. In this work, a new design of an implantable pulsatile blood pump is analyzed in terms of blood damage, by means of finite ...
Berli, Marcelo Eduardo, Campana, Diego Martin, Di Paolo, José, Fries, Exequiel, Ubal, Sebastian   +4 more
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Physiological monitoring in the complex multimorbid heart failure patient - Conclusions. [PDF]

, 2019
Comorbidities are increasingly recognized as crucial components of the heart failure syndrome. Main specific challenges are polypharmacy, poor adherence to treatments, psychological aspects, and the need of monitoring after discharge.
Böhm, M, Coats, AJS, Kindermann, I, Rosano, G, Spoletini, I   +4 more
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Self‐Cascade Catalytic Reaction–Assisted Apoptosis/Calcicoptosis/Ferroptosis Induction with Microsphere‐Aggregated Hydrogels in Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer Therapy

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Hyaluronic acid‐dopamine‐based intra‐crosslinked microsphere including cisplatin (HPC MS) is fabricated by spray‐drying and calcium/iron ions are introduced for interparticle crosslinking. Designed microsphere‐aggregated hydrogel (MAH) system including cisplatin/CaO2/FeSO4 can provide apoptosis/calcicoptosis/ferroptosis‐mediated chemo/cascade ...
ChaeRim Hwang, Yeoung Eun Choi, Song Yi Lee, Mrinmoy Karmakar, Qiaojun Hao, Junmin Lee, Hyun‐Jong Cho   +6 more
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Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Leading to Cardiogenic Shock Requiring VA-ECMO

JACC: Case Reports, 2020
Providing hemodynamic support for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiogenic shock can be challenging because inotropic medications worsen intraventricular obstruction, and the effect of appropriate mechanical support remains undefined. We
Mustafa Husaini, MD, Joshua N. Baker, MD, Sharon Cresci, MD, Richard Bach, MD, Shane J. LaRue, MD   +4 more
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Cardiogenic Shock in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Plus Apical Ballooning

JACC: Case Reports, 2021
A patient with known obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy developed worsening left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, severe mitral regurgitation, and apical ballooning leading to cardiogenic shock, a combination in which treatment of each ...
Flavia Caniato, MD, Valentina Andrei, MD, Pasquale Bernardo, MD, Cecilia Agostini, MD, Francesco Cappelli, MD, Pier Luigi Stefano, MD, Iacopo Olivotto, MD, Maurizio Pieroni, MD, Leonardo Bolognese, MD, Carlo Di Mario, MD, PhD   +9 more
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Optimizing Angiopep‐2 Density on Polymeric Nanoparticles for Enhanced Blood–Brain Barrier Penetration and Glioblastoma Targeting: Insights From In Vitro and In Vivo Experiments

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The Angiopep‐2 peptide density on polymeric nanoparticles significantly impacts blood–brain barrier (BBB) penetration. This study explores this nuanced relationship using various in vitro models and in vivo assays, revealing that dynamic models better predict BBB penetration.
Weisen Zhang, Ahmed Refaat, Haoqin Li, Douer Zhu, Ziqiu Tong, Joseph Anthony Nicolazzo, Bo Peng, Hua Bai, Lars Esser, Nicolas Hans Voelcker   +9 more
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HeartMate III as a Bridge to Transplantation in an Adolescent With Failed Fontan Circulation

JACC: Case Reports, 2019
HeartMate III is an emerging, small-sized centrifugal ventricular assist device. Its lower pump thrombosis and stroke rates make it favorable for use in pediatrics.
Gamal Marey, MD, Kristy M. McHugh, RN, Alyssa M. Sakhitab-Kerestes, RN, Subin Jang, MPH, Marie E. Steiner, MD, MS, Ranjit John, MD, Martina Richtsfeld, MD, Sameh M. Said, MBBCh, MD, Rebecca Ameduri, MD, Massimo Griselli, MD, MS   +9 more
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Continuous flow left ventricular assist devices: a valid option for heart failure patients

Swiss Medical Weekly, 2012
Recent outstanding clinical advances with new mechanical circulatory systems (MCS) have led to additional strategies in the treatment of end stage heart failure (HF).
Thierry Carrel, Lars Englberger, Michele Vittorio Martinelli, Jukka Takala, Claudia Boesch, Vilborg Sigurdadottir, Erich Gygax, Alexander Kadner, Paul Mohacsi   +8 more
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