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Performing modified fontan before six years of age leads to superior long-term exercise capacity
We investigated the influence of age at Fontan completion on the exercise capacity of patients who underwent a Fontan operation. Our study demonstrated that age at the time of the Fontan operation significantly affects the peak oxygen consumption at mid ...
Panagiotis G. Sfyridis +6 more
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ObjectivesDespite the outstanding success of the Fontan operation, it is a palliative procedure and a substantial number of patients experience late failure of the Fontan circulation. Clinical presentation and hemodynamic phenotypes of Fontan failure are
Anastasia Schleiger (11870261) +6 more
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Relation of Fontan Baffle Stroke Volume to Fontan Failure and Lower Exercise Capacity in Patients With an Atriopulmonary Fontan [PDF]
Item does not contain fulltextFontan failure remains a significant problem, especially in patients with an atriopulmonary Fontan. Fontan baffle volume change during the cardiac cycle (Fontan baffle stroke volume) may affect outcomes in Fontan circulation.
van der Ven, J.P.G. +17 more
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BackgroundDespite improved survival a substantial number of Fontan patients eventually develop late failure. Fontan-associated liver disease (FALD) is the most frequent end-organ dysfunction.
Anastasia Schleiger +16 more
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ObjectivesDespite the outstanding success of the Fontan operation, it is a palliative procedure and a substantial number of patients experience late failure of the Fontan circulation. Clinical presentation and hemodynamic phenotypes of Fontan failure are
Anastasia Schleiger (11870261) +6 more
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Introduction. The article discusses the demographic characteristics of the population of the Crimean Tatar village of Karmysh-Kelechi of the 16th – 18th centuries based on the materials of Fontan-1 burial ground. Methods and materials.
Aleksandr R. Popov
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The “Super-Fontan” Phenotype: Characterizing Factors Associated With High Physical Performance
Background: People with a Fontan circulation usually have moderately impaired exercise performance, although a subset have high physical performance (“Super-Fontan”), which may represent a low-risk phenotype.Methods: People with a “Super-Fontan ...
Derek L. Tran +20 more
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ABSTRACT This article investigates whether the unconventional monetary policy (UMP) measures pursued by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, and the European Central Bank since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) are associated with an appetite for cryptocurrency.
Niamh Wylie, Martha O'Hagan‐Luff
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Background: Despite developments in surgical techniques and medical care, people with a Fontan circulation still experience long-term complications; non-invasive therapies to optimize the circulation have not been established.
Gibson, Hannah +15 more
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Assessment of Liver Stiffness in Pediatric Fontan Patients Using Transient Elastography
Background. Hepatic fibrosis is a potential complication following Fontan surgery and heralds long-term risk for cirrhosis. Transient elastography (TE) is a rapid, noninvasive method to assess liver fibrosis by measuring liver stiffness. Objectives.
Becky Chen +4 more
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