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Case report: Thoracoscopic ablation for a patient with atrial fibrillation and persistent left superior vena cava

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a relatively rare congenital anomaly in the general population. It plays an important role in initiating and maintaining atrial fibrillation (AF) in some patients.
Haozhong Liu, Haozhong Liu, Haozhong Liu, Tong Tan, Tong Tan, Tong Tan, Hailong Qiu, Hailong Qiu, Jimei Chen, Jimei Chen, Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Peijian Wei, Peijian Wei, Huiming Guo, Huiming Guo   +15 more
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Portosystemic collateral vessels in liver cirrhosis: a three-dimensional MDCT pictorial review [PDF]

, 2011
PURPOSE: Portosystemic collateral vessels (PSCV) are a consequence of the portal hypertension that occurs in chronic liver diseases. Their prognosis is strongly marked by the risk of digestive hemorrhage and hepatic encephalopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A. Bouvier, C. Aubé, C. Ridereau-Zins, E. Moubarak, F. Thouveny, J. Boursier, J. Lebigot, S. Willoteaux   +7 more
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Termination of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation by Superior Vena Cava Isolation: A Case Report

Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, 2022
Background: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation can be triggered by non-pulmonary vein foci, such as the superior vena cava. Here, we report the case of a patient with a 6-year history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who received cryoballoon ablation in ...
Hongpeng Yin, Wenlong Wang, Bin Li, Xiufen Qu, Shaojun Wang, Dechun Yin   +5 more
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Salvage resection of advanced mediastinal tumors [PDF]

, 2019
The surgical treatment of locally advanced mediastinal tumors invading the great vessels and other nearby structures still represent a tricky question, principally due to the technical complexity of the resective phase, the contingent need to carry out
Andreetti, Claudio, Ciccone, Anna Maria, D’Andrilli, Antonio, Ibrahim, Mohsen, Maurizi, Giulio, Menna, Cecilia, Poggi, Camilla, Rendina, Erino Angelo, Vanni, Camilla, Venuta, Federico   +9 more
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Superior vena cava syndrome in childhood [PDF]

, 2004
The authors describe a case of benign superior vena cava syndrome post phlebotomy in childhood, including exams for diagnosis and possible treatment.Universidade Estadual de Maringá Curso de MedicinaUNIFESP-EPMHURM Hospital Universitário Regional de ...
Miranda Jr, Fausto [UNIFESP], Seidel, Amélia Cristina [UNIFESP], Souza, Daniela Franco de   +2 more
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Microsurgical Technique of Simultaneous Pancreas/Kidney Transplantation in the Rat: Clinical Experience and Review of the Literature [PDF]

, 2009
Background: For experimental basic research, standardized transplantation models reflecting technical and immunologic aspects are necessary. This article describes an experimental model of combined pancreas/kidney transplantation (PKTx) in detail ...
Bald, C., Doll, D., Hueser, N., Kern, H., Matevossian, E., Naehrig, J., Sinicina, I., Stangl, M., Thorban, S.   +8 more
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Combined Double Sleeve Lobectomy and Superior Vena Cava Resection for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer with Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava

Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer, 2015
A 65-year-old man with right central type of lung squamous carcinoma was admitted to our department. Bronchoscopy displayed complete obstruction of right upper lobe bronchus and infiltration of the bronchus intermedius with tumor. Chest contrast computed
Daxing ZHU, Xiaoming QIU, Qinghua ZHOU
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Thrombosis of the superior vena cava in a patient with an implanted cardioverter–defibrillator: A case report [PDF]

КардиоСоматика
BACKGROUND: Superior vena cava syndrome results from the occlusion of blood flow in the superior vena cava due to external compression, internal obstruction, or infiltration of the vessel wall by a tumor.
Elena V. Paranina, Petr A. Lebedev, Albina V. Yakunina, Maxim A. Elizarov, Pavel O. Paranin   +4 more
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Drug‐Free Thrombolysis Mediated by Physically Activated Micro/Nanoparticles

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Overview of particle‐mediated thrombolytic effects (thermal, mechanical, and chemical) and their activating physical stimuli (light, ultrasound, and magnetic field) in drug‐free thrombolysis. ABSTRACT Thrombus‐associated disorders rank among the world's leading causes of death, with ischemic heart disease and stroke as the main contributors.
Pierre Sarfati, Yoann Lalatonne, Cédric Chauvierre   +2 more
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The Bridge Occlusion Balloon for Venous Angioplasty in Superior Vena Cava Occlusion

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
The Bridge Occlusion Balloon is a compliant balloon, specifically designed for temporary Superior vena cava occlusion in case of Superior Vena Cava laceration during lead extraction procedures. We here report the first case, using Bridge Occlusion Ballon
Simon Pecha, Heiko Burger, Liesa Castro, Nils Gosau, Gülsen Atlihan, Stephan Willems, Hermann Reichenspurner, Samer Hakmi   +7 more
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