Investigation of spiral blood flow in a model of arterial stenosis [PDF]
The spiral component of blood flow has both beneficial and detrimental effects in human circulatory system [Stonebridge PA, Brophy CM. Spiral laminar flow in arteries? Lancet 1991; 338: 1360–1].
Ahmed +16 more
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Late angiographic evaluation of radial artery grafts used in surgical myocardial revascularization [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the late patency of the radial artery used as a conduit in coronary artery bypass grafting through a selective catheterization. METHOD:A group of 109 patients operated on for coronary artery bypass grafting used radial artery as ...
Siderval Ferreira Alves +7 more
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Bilateral triad of persistent median artery, a bifid median nerve and high origin of its palmar cutaneous branch. A case report and clinical implications [PDF]
We report the association of a persistent median artery, a bifid median nerve with a rare very high origin palmar cutaneous branch, presenting bilaterally in the upper limb of a 75-year-old female cadaver.
Ariyo, Olutayo, Shea, John
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Morphological and histological changes in the human radial artery in multifocal atherosclerosis
The OBJECTIVE of our study was to research changes in the radial artery in patients with multifocal atherosclerosis and associated risk factors.METHODS AND MATERIALS.
K. M. Mikhailov +7 more
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Magnetic resonance imaging of myocardial strain after acute ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review [PDF]
The purpose of this systematic review is to provide a clinically relevant, disease-based perspective on myocardial strain imaging in patients with acute myocardial infarction or stable ischemic heart disease.
Auger, Daniel A. +4 more
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True aneurysm of proximal radial artery
True aneurysm of upper limb arteries is a rare entity with very few reported cases. Here, we report a case of true aneurysm of proximal radial artery starting from its origin at brachial artery bifurcation.
Lokesh Shekher Jaiswal +2 more
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Bivalirudin started during emergency transport for primary PCI. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Bivalirudin, as compared with heparin and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors, has been shown to reduce rates of bleeding and death in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Berg, J. van den +25 more
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Radial-to-femoral pressure gradient quantification in cardiac surgeryCentral MessagePerspective
Background: A radial-to-femoral pressure gradient (RFPG) can occur in roughly one-third of cardiac surgical patients. Such a gradient has been associated with smaller stature and potentially smaller radial artery diameter.
Vincent Bouchard-Dechêne, MD, FRCPC +19 more
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Background The radial artery cannulation helps to maintain the stability of maternal hemodynamics and reduce complications, however, it is difficult for women with gestational hypertension.
Xin Men +6 more
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery I: Patient Selection, Evaluation, and Planning. [PDF]
Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices in patient evaluation and selection ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K +24 more
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