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Endovascular repair for acute traumatic transection of the descending thoracic aorta: experience of a single centre with a 12-years follow up [PDF]
Background: Most blunt aortic injuries occur in the proximal proximal descending aorta causing acute transection of this vessel. Generally, surgical repair of the ruptured segment of aorta is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality and in
Butrico, L+6 more
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ABSTRACT We describe a novel variation of hybrid TPVR using a tricuspid annuloplasty ring which can be considered for patients with very large RVOT, short pulmonary artery, and limited vascular access and to avoid the risk of cardiopulmonary bypass. The utilization of Carpentier‐Edwards Physio Tricuspid annuloplasty ring can reduce the size of the RVOT
Mann Chandavimol+4 more
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Approximately 25% of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation presents significant peripheral arterial disease. The purpose of this case report was to present a feasible approach for transcatheter heart valve in a patient with ...
Vittoria Lodo+9 more
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ABSTRACT Background The Impella 5.5 is increasingly being used in patients with cardiogenic shock, but experience with the device remains limited, and severe complications, including death, have been reported. This study aims to investigate causes of Impella 5.5‐related deaths.
Omar Khalil+12 more
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Background In cardiothoracic and abdominal surgery, postoperative complications remain major clinical problems. Early mobilization has been widely practiced and is an important component in preventing complications, including orthostatic hypotension (OH)
Masatoshi Hanada+10 more
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Intraoperative ventricular septal rupture: A case report
Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication of myocardial infarction that requires surgical repair. Herein, we describe a case of intraoperative VSR requiring patch repair and postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support ...
Hannah Rando, Ahmet Kilic
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John Y. Templeton III: Pioneer of modern cardiothoracic surgery. [PDF]
John Young Templeton III was born in 1917 in Portsmouth, Virginia, and graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1941. He completed his residency training under Dr. John H.
Cohn, MD, Herbert E.+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background The effects of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors on the incidence of long‐term outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease are not well understood. Objective: We studied the association between PDE5 inhibitor therapy and the incidence of adverse cardiovascular major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients ...
Sumon Roy+5 more
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Comparison of cardiothoracic surgery training in usa and germany
Background Training of cardiothoracic surgeons in Europe and the United States has expanded to incorporate new operative techniques and requirements. The purpose of this study was to compare the current structure of training programs in the United States
Chen Frederick Y+5 more
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A series of unfortunate events: Long‐neglected malpositioned pacemaker and its consequences
Key Clinical Message Use of pacemakers has increased in recent years, and they have become the premier treatment option for several arrhythmias. However, they are not without risk; this case report aims to show the importance of follow‐up and adherence ...
Abdelrahman Osman, Ali Ahmad
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