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The combination of breast necrosis and chylothorax following the OPCAB [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research, 2016
Due to long term patency, the internal mammary artery is considered as a conduit of choice for revascularization of the left anterior descending coronary artery.
Feridoun Sabzi, Alireza Yaghoubi
doaj   +1 more source

Identification of soluble tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis (sTWEAK) as a possible biomarker of subclinical atherosclerosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
OBJECTIVES: Assessment of vascular risk in asymptomatic patients and the response to medical therapy is a major challenge for prevention of cardiovascular events.
Blanco-Colio, L.M. (Luis M.)   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Interleukin‐5, Eosinophils, and Interleukin‐5 Pathway Inhibitors in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

open access: yesArthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Interlukin‐5 (IL‐5) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) by promoting eosinophil differentiation, activation, and survival. We present here a typical case of EGPA in which treatment with IL‐5 pathway inhibitors is prescribed, showing to be beneficial for the patient.
Alvise Berti, Christian Pagnoux
wiley   +1 more source

Essential embryology for the Canadian pathologists’ assistant

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Pathologists' assistants (PAs) are pivotal in healthcare, conducting autopsies and examining tissues under a pathologist's guidance. Embryology knowledge is crucial for PAs to accurately assess anomalies and identify pathologies. Yet, it is often overlooked in academic PA training programs.
Samantha H. Nacci   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sclerosis of the mammary arteries in perimenopausal women as an early marker of atherosclerosis

open access: yesРепродуктивная эндокринология, 2019
Purpose of the study. To assess the sclerosis of mammary arteries (SMA) frequency depending on the age and duration of menopause by conducting mammography in the studied women of perimenopausal age. Materials and methods.
А. В. Гурандо   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A sports headlight retrofitted on magnifying loupes: A simple and cheap method for daily use [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and paramedics often use headlight to examine or to perform surgical intervention in the patients. However, there are concerns related to its use such as comfort for the user, mobility and asepsis for the ...
Dimitrakakis, G   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Malposition of a Port Catheter in the Azygos Vein: Endovascular Repositioning Using a Long Loop Snare Technique

open access: yesCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Port catheters provide a reliable, long‐term venous access option in children for repeated administration of medications or parenteral nutrition. A cardiac catheterization procedure was performed in a 7‐year‐old girl in whom lateral chest radiography revealed posterior deviation suggestive of azygos vein malposition.
Axel Rentzsch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contrast-enhanced US-guided percutaneous biopsy of anterior mediastinal lesions

open access: yesDiagnostic and Interventional Radiology, 2017
PURPOSE:We aimed to explore the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in guidance of percutaneous biopsy of anterior mediastinal lesions.METHODS:Ninety patients with solitary anterior mediastinal lesions (55 males, 35 females; mean age, 46±4 ...
Dong Yi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Weight No Barrier: Anaortic Off-Pump Total Arterial CABG in a 107-kg Patient [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
Total arterial, anaortic off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) is a refined surgical approach that minimizes the risks of cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic manipulation.
Chirag Doshi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Preoperative Quantitative Flow Ratio of the Left Anterior Descending Artery on Internal Mammary Artery Graft Patency and Midterm Patient Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

open access: yesJournal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2023
Background In coronary artery bypass grafting, grafting a target vessel with nonsignificant stenosis increases the risk of graft failure. The present study aims to investigate the impact of preoperative quantitative flow ratio (QFR), a novel functional ...
Chunyuan Wang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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