Coronary angiography is considered to be the gold standard technique for assessing the severity of obstructive luminal narrowing; however, in a few circumstances it may be misleading.
Pace Biagio+6 more
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Comparison of radiation dose exposure in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention vs. peripheral intervention [PDF]
Introduction: Most endovascular techniques are associated with patient and personal exposure to radiation during the procedure. Ionising radiation can cause deterministic effects, such as skin injury, as well as stochastic effects, which increase the ...
Arif, Saleh+8 more
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The Hidden Threat: Chronic Urinary Retention and Thromboembolism in Underlying May–Thurner Syndrome
May–Thurner syndrome (MTS) is characterized by the formation of an intravenous scar or venous “spur” resulting from chronic pulsatile compression of the left common iliac vein (LCIV) by the right common iliac artery (RCIA) against the fourth or fifth lumbar vertebral body. This pulsatile compression creates a flow‐limiting stenosis of the LCIV, leading
Tanner M. Dunn+2 more
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The article analyzes the effectiveness and safety of treatment cytoprotectant meldonium dihydrate and inotropic stimulator of levosimendan on an annual prognosis in patients with myocardial infarction complicated by acute heart failure II-III class ...
M. N Sinkova+5 more
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Abstract Background Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a causal, genetically determined risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased CVD risk and elevated Lp(a) concentrations. Only a few studies on Lp(a) were performed in persons with mild‐to‐moderate CKD; none of them used
Ida Gruber+12 more
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Coronary blood flow velocity during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty as a guide for assessment of the functional result [PDF]
To investigate the clinical usefulness of intracoronary Doppler recordings during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), the changes of intracoronary blood flow velocity during PTCA were assessed in 20 patients with single proximal ...
Beatt, K.J. (Kevin)+7 more
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Cardiomyopathy: pathogenesis and therapeutic interventions
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases characterized by structural and functional damage to the myocardium. Many specific gene mutations, environmental factors, and metabolic disorders may cause cardiomyopathy. Traditional therapeutic includes drug and surgery. With the growing comprehension of the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiomyopathy.
Shitong Huang+9 more
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Thrombolysis and interventional cardiology; experiences from the 80's [PDF]
In October 1978 I assumed the position of cardiologist at the Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven at the time when the cardiothoracic surgery programm began in this hospital.
Bonnier, J.J.R.M. (Hans)
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Comparative results of transluminal extraction coronary atherectomy in saphenous vein graft lesions with and without thrombus [PDF]
Objectives. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the results of transluminal extraction coronary atherectomy in saphenous vein graft lesions with and without angiographic thrombus.Background.
Dooris, Mark+9 more
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Augmenting expert detection of early coronary artery occlusion from 12 lead electrocardiograms using deep learning [PDF]
Early diagnosis of acute coronary artery occlusion based on electrocardiogram (ECG) findings is essential for prompt delivery of primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Current ST elevation (STE) criteria are specific but insensitive. Consequently, it is likely that many patients are missing out on potentially life-saving treatment.
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