Maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnancy complicated with Eisenmenger syndrome
Objective: The goal of the study was to clarify the risk factors for pregnancy complicated with Eisenmenger syndrome (ES). Materials and methods: A retrospective study was performed in 15 patients with ES who were managed throughout pregnancy at one ...
Shinji Katsurahgi +13 more
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Impaired endothelial function of the retinal vasculature in hypertensive patients [PDF]
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Arterial hypertension constitutes a central factor in the pathogenesis of stroke. We examined endothelial function of the retinal vasculature as a model of the cerebral circulation.</p> <p ...
Delles, C. +5 more
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Small Vessel Disease in the Heart and Brain: Current Knowledge, Unmet Therapeutic Need and Future Directions [PDF]
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Berry, C +6 more
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Cerebral hemodynamic characteristics of acute mountain sickness upon acute high-altitude exposure at 3,700 m in young Chinese men. [PDF]
PURPOSE: We aimed at identifying the cerebral hemodynamic characteristics of acute mountain sickness (AMS). METHODS: Transcranial Doppler (TCD) sonography examinations were performed between 18 and 24 h after arrival at 3,700 m via plane from 500 m (n ...
Bian, Shi-Zhu +8 more
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Circulations of the cerebral hemispheres
Abstract On two previous occasions an account has been given of the surface arteries of the brain and of the circulation of the cerebral cortex. In this communication it is our intention to describe the internal circulation of the cerebral hemispheres and the anatomy of the surface veins and venous sinuses.
G F, ROWBOTHAM, E, LITTLE
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Intracranial collateral circulation and its role in neurovascular pathology
Background Collateral circulation is a vascular network which maintains the blood flow after the partial blockage of primary vascular pathways. This acts as potential vascular supplementary system and plays important role in the cerebral ischemia.
Harold E. Vasquez +7 more
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Heparin and air filters reduce embolic events caused by intra-arterial cerebral angiography - A prospective, randomized trial [PDF]
Background-Intra-arterial cerebral angiography is associated with a low risk for neurological complications, but clinically silent ischemic events after angiography have been seen in a substantial number of patients.Methods and Results-In a prospective ...
Bartsch, AJ +8 more
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Clinical outcomes of upfront combination therapy for portopulmonary hypertension
Background: Limited data exists on upfront combination therapy for portopulmonary hypertension. We evaluated the clinical efficacy, long-term outcomes, and safety of upfront combination therapy in patients with portopulmonary hypertension.
Takatoyo Kiko +8 more
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Monro-Kellie 2.0: The dynamic vascular and venous pathophysiological components of intracranial pressure [PDF]
For 200 years, the ‘closed box’ analogy of intracranial pressure (ICP) has underpinned neurosurgery and neuro-critical care. Cushing conceptualised the Monro-Kellie doctrine stating that a change in blood, brain or CSF volume resulted in reciprocal ...
Wilson, MH
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MRI Visualization of Whole Brain Macro- and Microvascular Remodeling in a Rat Model of Ischemic Stroke: A Pilot Study [PDF]
Using superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) as a single contrast agent, we investigated dual contrast cerebrovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for simultaneously monitoring macro- and microvasculature and their association with ...
Cho, Hyungjoon +3 more
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