Heparin and air filters reduce embolic events caused by intra-arterial cerebral angiography - A prospective, randomized trial [PDF]
, 2004 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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Cryostimulation improves recovery from oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2013 Summary Introduction: Stroke is considered one of the most frequent neurological causes of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Aim: To determine the effect of cryostimulation on oropharyngeal sensitivity and, subsequently, on the ...
Patrícia Zart +4 more
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Contact force sensing in ablation of ventricular arrhythmias using a 56-hole open-irrigation catheter: a propensity-matched analysis. [PDF]
, 2021 PURPOSE: The effect of adding contact force (CF) sensing to 56-hole tip irrigation in ventricular arrhythmia (VA) ablation has not been previously studied.
A Sarkozy +16 more
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Arthroplasty Today, 2023 Introduction: The use of traditional, image intensifier fluoroscopy with a radiopaque grid during direct anterior total hip arthroplasty (DA THA) has demonstrated reduced variability in component positioning and operative time compared to fluoroscopy ...
Zachary A. Gapinski, MD +3 more
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Nusinersen Administration in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Patients with Severe Scoliosis: Interlaminar Approaches at the Lumbar Level [PDF]
Annals of Child Neurology, 2020 Purpose Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic progressive neuromuscular disorder, and nusinersen has shown to improve its symptoms. Scoliosis is a frequent symptom in patients with SMA and complicates the intrathecal injection of nusinersen. The aim
Joo Young Song +4 more
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Safety and efficacy of zero fluoroscopy transseptal puncture with different approaches
Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, 2019 Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation requires access to the left atrium (LA) via transseptal puncture (TP). TP is traditionally performed with fluoroscopic guidance.
T. Baykaner +10 more
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Current diagnosis and image-guided reduction for intussusception in children [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics, 2023 Intussusception involves an invagination of the proximal bowel into the distal bowel, with ileocolic intussusception being the most common type. However, a diagnostic delay can lead to intestinal ischemia, bowel infarction, or even death; therefore, its ...
Jisun Hwang +5 more
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Novel X-ray imaging technology enables significant patient dose reduction in interventional cardiology while maintaining diagnostic image quality [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: The purpose of this study was to quantify the reduction in patient radiation dose during coronary angiography (CA) by a new X-ray technology, and to assess its impact on diagnostic image quality.
Bacher, Klaus +9 more
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Neurosurgical Focus, 2017 OBJECTIVE The quest to improve the safety and accuracy and decrease the invasiveness of pedicle screw placement in spine surgery has led to a markedly increased interest in robotic technology.
G. Molliqaj +6 more
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Unintended and accidental medical radiation exposures in radiology: guidelines on investigation and prevention [PDF]
, 2017 This paper sets out guidelines for managing radiation exposure incidents involving patients in diagnostic and interventional radiology. The work is based on collation of experiences from representatives of international and national organizations for ...
Damilakis, John. +8 more
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