Impact of proctoring on success rates for percutaneous revascularisation of coronary chronic total occlusions. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of proctoring for chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in six UK centres. METHODS: We retrospectively analysed 587 CTO procedures from six UK centres and compared success rates of ...
Bagnall, A+19 more
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A novel closed-chest porcine model of chronic ischemic heart failure suitable for experimental research in cardiovascular disease [PDF]
Cardiac pathologies are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in industrialized countries, with myocardial infarction (MI) representing one of the major conditions leading to heart failure (HF).
Antonio Amodeo+15 more
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Drug-eluting balloon angioplasty for bifurcated chronic total coronary occlusion
To the Editor, This is the case of a 67-year-old woman admitted due to a 6-month history of exertional angina. Stress echocardiography showed severe anterior wall ischemia. The patient was referred for coronary angiography that revealed the presence of a
Marcel Almendárez+5 more
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Comorbidities of patients in tiotropium clinical trials : comparison with observational studies of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
Acknowledgments The authors are fully responsible for all content and editorial decisions made, were involved at all stages of manuscript development, and have approved the final version for publication.
Celli, Bartolome+5 more
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A Novel Hybrid Approach to the Treatment of a Left Main Coronary Artery Aneurysm
A 66-year-old man with a ramus chronic total occlusion had escalating angina and a high-risk stress test. Coronary angiography the day of his planned ramus chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention demonstrated a large left main aneurysm.
Rhian E. Davies, DO, MS+4 more
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Effect of external PEEP in patients under controlled mechanical ventilation with an auto-PEEP of 5 cmH2O or higher. [PDF]
In some patients with auto-positive end-expiratory pressure (auto-PEEP), application of PEEP lower than auto-PEEP maintains a constant total PEEP, therefore reducing the inspiratory threshold load without detrimental cardiovascular or respiratory effects.
Amodeo, Guido+16 more
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Treating Chronic Total Occlusions Successfully
We read with interest the paper by Othman et al ([1][1]). The authors concluded that the success rate of chronic total occlusion (CTO)-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was below the reported rates in the literature.
Robert Gallino+4 more
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Background: Procedural results for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in coronary vessels with chronic total occlusion (CTO) have improved in recent years, and PCI strategies have moved toward more complete revascularization with more liberal use ...
Seung‐Whan Lee+31 more
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Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor in experimental stroke and its effects on infarct size and functional outcome: a systematic review [PDF]
Background Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) shows promise as a treatment for stroke. This systematic review assesses G-CSF in experimental ischaemic stroke.
Alvarez-Dolado+55 more
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In-Hospital Outcomes Following Surgical Revascularization of Chronic Total Coronary Occlusions
Background and Objectives: Patients with chronic total occlusions of the coronary arteries are either treated with PCI or referred for surgical revascularization.
Albi Fagu+7 more
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