Abstract Objectives This study investigates the risk of cesarean delivery based on body mass index (BMI) in patients with class III obesity who undergo induction of labor. Method This was a retrospective cohort study set in a university hospital. Study participants included patients presenting for delivery at term with class III obesity at the time of ...
Emily R. Root +6 more
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Association between preoperative right heart catheterization parameters and outcomes in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting. [PDF]
Hameed I +9 more
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Abstract Objective This study aimed to describe maternal and perinatal outcomes among pregnant women with echocardiographically high probability of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) managed at a quaternary center and to compare outcomes between women with and without cardiac complications (CC).
Laura Belmont‐Rojo +6 more
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Comparison of Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion to Pulmonary Artery Systolic Pressure Ratio Measured by Transthoracic Echocardiography and Right Heart Catheterization in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Prognostic Implications. [PDF]
Gutiérrez-Ortiz E +11 more
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Beyond Traditional Screening: The Future of Heart Failure Detection With Biomarkers and AI
Advancing HF Screening: Integrating Technology and Risk Factors Across Eras. This diagram provides a comprehensive review of the historical developments and projected trends of heart failure (HF) screening methodologies, with the prevalent risk factors for HF depicted at the base.
Xiaofeng Fang +9 more
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Implantable drug delivery system: Frontiers of medicine‐engineering interdisciplinary
This review systematically summarizes the driving mechanisms of implantable on‐demand drug delivery systems (IDDS), including endogenous, exogenous, and closed‐loop strategies. It highlights the pivotal roles of flexible electronics and miniaturization in enhancing the tissue conformity and spatial adaptability.
Yu Zeng +9 more
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Utilization of the flow ratio measured by echocardiography (FR<sub>echo</sub>) compared to the flow ratio by right heart catheterization (FR<sub>rhc</sub>) for detecting Eisenmenger syndrome in uncorrected acyanotic adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). [PDF]
Cool CJ, Khalid AF, Sukmadi N.
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Hydrogel‐based drug delivery systems offer a promising approach for treating intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) by overcoming blood‐brain barrier limitations, enabling precise, sustained release of neuroprotective and anti‐inflammatory agents. These systems enhance treatment efficacy, but challenges remain in biosafety, drug penetration, and scalability ...
Haojun Shi +18 more
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Assessment of 4D flow MRI for quantification of left-to-right shunt in pediatric patients with ventricular septal defect: comparison with right heart catheterization. [PDF]
Zamani-Aliabadi SM +9 more
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