Utility of multimodality cardiac imaging in disorders of the pericardium
Endocrine Connections, 2018 Disorders of the pericardium represent a diverse range of conditions that traditionally may not have received the same level of attention by cardiologists and physicians, owing partly to a lack of research into advanced diagnostic modalities, and limited,
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Histomorphological evaluation of acellularized bovine pericardium in breast implant coverage [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023 Bovine pericardium (BP) has been used as a biomaterial for several decades in many medical applications particularly due to its mechanical properties and the high collagen content.
C. Frutuoso Silva +9 more
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The evaluation of epicardial adipose tissue and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with Behçet’s disease [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2022 Background/Aim. Epidemiological studies indicate that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is common in almost all patients diagnosed with autoimmune disease. This study aimed to examine whether epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) thickness (EATT) and carotid intima-
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Yak Pericardium as an Alternative Biomaterial for Transcatheter Heart Valves
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021 Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has received much attention and development in the past decade due to its lower risk of complication and infections compared to a traditional open thoracotomy.
Mingzhe Song +17 more
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Replacement of aortic valve flaps with an autopericardium using the S. Ozaki technique
Вестник хирургии имени И.И. Грекова, 2023 Classical aortic valve replacement is often fraught with negative outcomes for patients. When replacing the aortic valve with a mechanical valve prosthesis, the patient is associated for life with the use of indirect anticoagulants, which often leads to ...
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Equine pericardium: a versatile alternative reconstructive material in congenital cardiac surgery
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2021 Background Pericardial patches are often used for repair of congenital cardiac defects. The aim of this study was to describe our initial experience with the use of equine pericardium and its safety and advantages and disadvantages compared to bovine ...
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European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2003 A 65-year-old retired professional boxer presented with progressively worsening shortness of breath, peripheral oedema and mild abdominal swelling over a period of 6 months. His only past medical history was hypertension. Subsequent investigations revealed chylous ascites, pericardial constriction and bilateral chylothorax.
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Celiac Artery Compression After a Spine Fracture, and Pericardium Rupture After Blunt Trauma: A Case Report from a Single Injury [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2021 Celiac artery compression is a rare condition in which the celiac artery is compressed by the median arcuate ligament. Case reports of compression after trauma are hard to find. Blunt traumatic pericardium rupture is also a rare condition.
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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the pericardium in an 11‐month‐old infant: A case report
Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Primary cardiac tumors are very rare in infants. Here we present an 11‐month‐old infant with a pericardial inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor who presented with symptoms of respiratory distress and cardiac tamponade. The tumor was surgically removed, and
Mohammad Reza Khalilian +4 more
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