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The aim of our study was to develop a more accurate staging system for hereditary ATTR patients currently receiving specific treatment. A staging system was created using as criteria: GLS ≤ −11%, NT‐proBNP ≤ 2,000 ng/L, and eGFR ≤ 65 mL/min. We managed to accurately stratify patients into three disease stages, significantly different in terms of ...
Gabriela Neculae +7 more
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Chest CT scoring for evaluation of lung sequelae in congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors
Objectives Data on long-term structural lung abnormalities in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is scarce. The purpose of this study was to develop a chest computed tomography (CT) score to assess the structural lung sequelae in CDH ...
Aukland, Stein M. +5 more
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The value of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in the diagnosis and management of angina and myocardial infarction : a probabilistic analysis [PDF]
Background and Aim. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of death in the United Kingdom, accounting for more than 120,000 deaths in 2001, among the highest rates in the world.
Hernández, Rodolfo Andrés +1 more
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Renal Function Assessment in Domestic Shorthair Cats Using Scintigraphy [PDF]
Scintigraphy, also known as a gamma scan, is a diagnostic imaging procedure utilized in the field of nuclear medicine. This procedure involves the use of radioisotopes attached to drugs, which serve as tracers.
Darioush Vosough +7 more
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Abstract Aims Patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR‐CM) often experience delayed diagnosis, which may detrimentally impact clinical outcomes. This study aimed to assess the frequency of use of planar scintigraphy with and without single‐photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM ...
Pablo Garcia‐Pavia +11 more
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Pheochromocytoma – clinical manifestations, diagnosis and current perioperative management [PDF]
Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumor characterized by the excessive production of catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine). The diagnosis is suspected due to hypertensive paroxysms, associated with vegetative phenomena, due to the
Bratu, Ovidiu G +6 more
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Evaluation of renal perfusion in hyperthyroid cats before and after radioiodine treatment [PDF]
Background: Hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common in elderly cats. Consequently, both diseases often occur concurrently. Furthermore, renal function is affected by thyroid status. Because changes in renal perfusion play an important
Adams +34 more
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Breast cancer: Monitoring response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy using Tc-99m sestamibi scintimammography [PDF]
Background: Aim of the study was to assess the value of scintimammography using Tc-99m sestamibi in the evaluation of tumor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Brinkbäumer, K. +6 more
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Further investigation of confirmed urinary tract infection (UTI) in children under five years: a systematic review. [PDF]
Background: Further investigation of confirmed UTI in children aims to prevent renal scarring and future complications. Methods: We conducted a systematic review to determine the most effective approach to the further investigation of confirmed urinary ...
A Biggi +100 more
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