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Dysphagia Characteristics in High Versus Low Vagal Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
High vagal etiology of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is linked to greater swallowing dysfunction compared to low vagal etiology of UVFP, with higher rates of premature spillage, pharyngeal residue, penetration and aspiration on instrumental swallow assessment; and higher prevalence of diet and behavioral modifications recommended.
Madeline Miles Marker +9 more
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Recurrent pseudoaneurysm after carotid endarterectomy
Pseudoaneurysms and patch infections are known complications of carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty. Although they are rare occurrences, they carry high morbidity and almost uniformly require surgical intervention.
Vitali Azouz, MD +3 more
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Surgical Treatment of Post-Carotid Endarterectomy Carotid Pseudoaneurysm
Post-endarterectomy pseudoaneurysms (PEPA) are a rare complication of carotid endarterectomy (CEA), but are associated with high morbidity risk. Therefore, once they are diagnosed, treatment is urgent to prevent possible complications such as rupture ...
Alice Lopes +3 more
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Carotid artery disease screening : assessment of criteria [PDF]
The Department of Radiology at St. Luke’s Hospital has provided a screening service for stroke related disease since April 1991. This consisted of Duplex Ultrasound screening (DUS) for Extracranial Carotid Artery Disease (ECAD) followed by angiography or
Galea Debono, Anthony +2 more
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Prosthetic bypass for restenosis after endarterectomy or stenting of the carotid artery [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of prosthetic carotid bypass (PCB) with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in treatment of restenosis after CEA or carotid artery ...
Belmonte, Romain +5 more
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Cerebral Infarction: Epidemiology, Classification, Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Management
Within minutes after ischemia onset, deprivation of oxygen and glucose leads to rapid ATP depletion, resulting in failure of Na+/K+‐ATPase activity and membrane depolarization. This ionic imbalance promotes uncontrolled synaptic release of glutamate and excessive activation of postsynaptic NMDA and AMPA receptors.
Meibiao Zhang +4 more
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Hydrocortisone supresses inflammatory activity of metalloproteinase - 8 in carotid plaque
Objective:Matrix metalloproteinases are inflammatory biomarkers involved in carotid plaque instability. Our objective was to analyze the inflammatory activity of plasma and carotid plaque MMP-8 and MMP-9 after intravenous administration of hydrocortisone.
Sthefano Atique Gabriel +6 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To examine whether income‐ and geography‐related disparities in in‐hospital mortality after major cardiovascular procedures arise from differences in patient acuity, hospital characteristics, or inequities within hospitals. Study Setting and Design This observational study analyzed national data on eight major cardiovascular ...
Alon Bergman, Ashwin Nathan
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Lateral Deviation of the Tongue in an Otherwise Asymptomatic Patient
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.
Giulia Ghidini +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background One comprehensive stroke centre (CSC), in North Queensland, Australia, supports almost 700 000 people across 750 000 km2. Access to urgent ischaemic stroke treatment is challenging for remote and regional residents, who are more likely to carry stroke risk factors and have a 17% higher stroke incidence than those in major cities ...
Stephanie Caldwell +5 more
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