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Left Main PCI During Cardiac Arrest With Ongoing Lucas CPR
ABSTRACT Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) during cardiac arrest presents significant procedural challenges, particularly due to poor imaging and hemodynamic instability. We present the case of a 75‐year‐old man with worsening angina despite optimal medical therapy, who underwent PCI of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery.
Syed Yaseen Naqvi, Syed Mohammad Naqvi
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Evolution of the Nuss procedure for the repair of Pectus Excavatum: Our experience. [PDF]
The aim of this study is to collect the variables of the Nuss procedure developed by experts in this technique around the world and present their advantages and disadvantages compared to the original description of the Nuss procedure.
GOULI, MARIA
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We report a patient with right substernal goiter and preoperative vocal cord palsy (VCP). During dissection, an anatomic variation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and a prolonged EMG were detected by intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM ...
Jia Joanna Wang +6 more
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Steroid‐Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
ABSTRACT This case report highlights a temporal relationship between dexamethasone administration and the onset of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, underscoring the importance of recognizing pharmacologic agents as potential non‐traditional triggers, particularly in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease and no identifiable emotional or physical ...
Qutaiba Qafisheh +8 more
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Impact of Drain Placement on Postoperative Complications after Thyroidectomy for Substernal Goiter
Introduction Despite the evidence against drain placement after thyroidectomy, there is a lack of consensus on drain use in patients with substernal goiter.
Usama Waqar +13 more
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Summary– Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), also known as left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy, is characterized by transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction and the absence of obstructive lesion in the epicardial ...
Gültekin Günhan Demir +4 more
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Primary spontaneous pneumothorax usually occurs in tall and thin young people without an underlying disease or traumatic history. Most patients with pectus excavatum have similar body shapes as patients with pneumothorax.
Hyung Joo Park +2 more
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Transxiphoid hand-assisted videothoracoscopic surgery [PDF]
BACKGROUND: We have performed transxiphoid hand-assisted videothoracoscopy since 1995 to allow manual palpation in bilateral lung metastasectomy. This approach was extended to other thoracoscopic procedures requiring a handport.
Ambrogi, V +3 more
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Implantable Defibrillators: Which Is the Best Device for Each Patient?
ABSTRACT The first viable alternative to surgical implantation of an epicardial defibrillator system for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) was a single chamber transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Thanks to technological advancements over the past 40 years, electrophysiologists now have several options when ...
Graham Peigh, Bradley P. Knight
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What is the best way to manage GERD symptoms in the elderly? [PDF]
No evidence supports one method over another in managing uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for patients aged >65 years. For those with endoscopically documented esophagitis, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) relieve symptoms faster than ...
Bacak, Brian S. +2 more
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