Hemodynamic characterization of Aortic Valve Bypass Surgery (AVBS) using patient-specific computational models based on MRA and PCMR [PDF]
, 2012 Adrian Lam +4 more
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Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Human atrial chambers derive from distinct embryonic anlagens, the original embryonic atria gradually transforming into the so‐called auricles, or atrial appendages. This study quantifies macroscopic variations in pectinate muscle architecture in human atrial appendages and evaluates their visualization using clinical imaging modalities.
Markéta Lexová +11 more
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Mortality and morbidity among patients who undergo combined valve and coronary artery bypass surgery. Early and late results [PDF]
, 1998 AIM: To describe mortality and morbidity early and late after combined valve surgery and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) as compared with CABG alone.
Lindelöw, B +7 more
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Commentary: Another tool in the toolbox for managing mitral annular calcificationCentral Message
JTCVS Techniques, 2022 Elizabeth L. Norton, MD, MS +1 more
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Anti-Coagulation During Pregnancy in Women with Mechanical Heart Valves: A Prospective Study [PDF]
International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, 2011 Background Pregnancy is associated with a hypercoagulable state, therefore the optimal anticoagulants for potential use in pregnant women with prosthetic heart valves are controversial.
Amir Jamshid Khamoushi +4 more
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Anatomy of the Soft Palate and Its Role in Upper Airway Function: A Narrative Review
Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The soft palate is a complex anatomical structure, located at the posterior aspect of the oral and nasal cavities, able to dynamically create valve closure of the nasal and the oral cavities. Its precise movement is critical for speech, swallowing, and respiration. Despite its functional importance, detailed characterization of its constituent
James C. D. Miller +4 more
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Robotic versus conventional sternotomy mitral valve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2022 Michael L. Williams +8 more
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SURGICAL TREATMENT INDICATIONS IN ACQUIRED MITRAL VALVULAR DISEASES
Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2019 Surgery of mitral valve is performed as closed or open mitral commissurotomy, mitral valve repair surgery and mitral valve replacement. The purpose of mitral valve surgery is to relieve the symptoms unresponsive to medical therapy, to improve the quality
Necip Becit +2 more
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Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background The radial artery is the preferred access for performing diagnostic coronary angiograms (DCA). However, data on the safety and efficacy of radial compared to femoral access in low‐ and middle‐income countries is limited. Aims This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of radial versus femoral access in patients referred for
Khulasande Liso Ntaka +4 more
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Right Anterior Minithoracotomy versus Median Sternotomy Surgery for Native Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis [PDF]
, 2014 Background and aim of the study: While concomitant medical and surgical therapy has improved the treatment of infective endocarditis (IE), mortality and postoperative complications remain high.
Pineda, Andres M. +4 more
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