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A review of fenfluramine for the treatment of Dravet syndrome patients. [PDF]
Introduction: Dravet Syndrome (DS) is a rare epileptiform disorder typically presenting within the first year of life of a normally developing infant. It is characterized by several prolonged seizures that are often resistant to current anti-epileptic ...
Simon K+4 more
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Which breathlessness dimensions associate most strongly with fatigue?-The population-based VASCOL study of elderly men. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Breathlessness and fatigue are common symptoms in older people. We aimed to evaluate how different breathlessness dimensions (overall intensity, unpleasantness, sensory descriptors, emotional responses) were associated with fatigue in elderly
Cristea L+5 more
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Acute Modification of Hemodynamic Forces in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation [PDF]
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is the established first-line treatment for patient with severe aortic stenosis not suitable for surgery.
Airale, L.+12 more
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The COVID-19 pandemic effect on the prehospital Madrid stroke code metrics and diagnostic accuracy [PDF]
Background Only very few studies have investigated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prehospital stroke code protocol. During the first wave, Spain was one of the most affected countries by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus disease pandemic.
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Arterial stiffness and atrial fibrillation: A review [PDF]
Arterial stiffness has been investigated as part of the physiopathology of arterial hypertension since the 1970s. Its role in increasing the “pulsatile load” imposed over the Left Ventricle (LV) has been intensely studied recently and has helped in ...
Bortolotto, Alexandre Lemos+4 more
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Abstract Aims e‐consults are asynchronous, clinician‐to‐clinician exchanges that answer focused, non‐urgent, patient‐specific questions using the electronic medical record. We instituted an e‐consultation programme (2013–2019) for all general practitioners (GPs) referrals to cardiologists that preceded patients' in‐person consultations when considered.
Pilar Mazón‐Ramos+9 more
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Background Four‐dimensional (4D) flow cardiac magnetic resonance (cardiac MR) imaging provides quantification of intracavity left ventricular (LV) flow kinetic energy (KE) parameters in three dimensions. ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients have been shown to have altered intracardiac blood flow compared to controls; however, how 4D flow
Hadar Ben‐Arzi+5 more
wiley +1 more source
Aim To explore the cardio‐pulmonary function of children returning to play sports after mild or asymptomatic SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. Methods This is a consecutive case series conducted at the Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Trieste, Italy. Paediatric patients who accessed the Institute for cardiologic and pneumological evaluation before the ...
Daniela Chicco+10 more
wiley +1 more source
Guidelines vary recommendations for managing thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) according to size, risk factors, and symptoms, but large TAAs in younger patients require shared decision‐making regarding genetic testing and type of surgical procedure. Abstract Large, non‐dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) up to 13 cm in size are typically found in
Ju Young Bae+4 more
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Reoperação em valvopatias: análise de 697 pacientes [PDF]
O estudo objetivou avaliar resultados imediatos e tardios da cirurgia das reoperacoes em pacientes portadores de valvopatias, analisando o seguimento do paciente e nao da protese empregada. Foram analisados retrospectivamente 697 (419 fem. e 278 masc.) pacientes que foram reoperados entre 1970 a 1993. A idade media foi de 43,4±17,9 anos.
Barrozo, Carlos Alberto Mussel+10 more
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