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Feasibility and outcome of supraventricular tachycardia ablation via a retrograde access using remote magnetic navigation in patients with physiologically univentricular hearts after Damus-Kaye-Stansel surgery

International Journal of Cardiology Congenital Heart Disease, 2021
Aims: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is one of the most frequent complications in adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Limited experience exists for successful ablation in complex CHD patients with prior Damus-Kaye-Stansel (DKS ...
Alicia Jeanette Fischer, Siew Yen Ho, Sabine Ernst   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

LDL receptor-independent mechanisms of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 in cardiovascular pathophysiology

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a pivotal regulator of lipid metabolism and a validated therapeutic target in cardiovascular disease (CVD). While its canonical role in mediating low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) degradation
Hang Su, Xunan Guo, Qiang Li, Xiaohang Yuan, Xiaolong Wu, Zihan Zhao, Yi Kan, Yifan Yang, Zhaolin Fu, Zhenrui Qi, Guangyuan Song   +10 more
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Triple valve infective endocarditis - a late diagnosis [PDF]

, 2018
Behcet\u27s disease is a systemic vasculitis of unknown aetiology with cardiac involvement as well as damage to other organs. Whether the sterile valvular inflammation which occurs in this autoimmune disease predisposes to bacterial adhesion and ...
Barbulescu, Andreea L., Chisalau, Beatrice A., Ciurea, Paulina L., Dinescu, Stefan C., Efrem, Ion C., Firulescu, Sineta C., Mustafa, Edme R., Parvanescu, Cristina D., Radu, Lucretiu, Tartea, Georgica C., Vreju, Ananu F.   +10 more
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The Burden and Trends of Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease at the Global, Regional, and National Levels From 1990 to 2021, With Projections to 2035

Global Heart
Background: Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) rates of DMVD at global, regional, and ...
Qiang Li, Yifan Yang, Zhi-Nan Lu, Xunan Guo, Xinmin Liu, Zhengming Jiang, Wenhui Wu, Chengqian Yin, Jianxin Li, Xiangfeng Lu, Guangyuan Song   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

First-in-human Results of the Novel Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair System for Severe Mitral Regurgitation

Cardiology Discovery
Objective:. To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of a novel edge-to-edge mitral valve repair system (the NovoClasp system) in patients with severe mitral regurgitation. Methods:.
Zhi-Nan Lu, Yutong Ke, Yingnan Bian, Jing He, Wenhui Wu, Xinmin Liu, Yang Li, Ran Liu, Taiyang Luo, Xunan Guo, Guangyuan Song   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Isolated giant aortic arch aneurysm repair in a 13-year-old girl: a case report

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2023
Background Aortic arch aneurysm is a very rare condition in children. Surgery is the life saving procedure but it performing might be challenging due to the complex anatomy.
Volodymyr Vashkeba, Vasyl Karpenko, Oleh Zelenchuk, Sudakevych Serhii, Stepan Maruniak, Justyna Swol, Borys Todurov, Vitaly Demyanchuk   +7 more
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Evaluation of the Utility of Baseline Echocardiogram in Patients With Standard Risk Precursor B‐Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A routine baseline echocardiogram is often obtained prior to anthracycline administration in children with cancer. The utility of baseline echocardiogram is unclear in patients with standard risk B‐cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (SR B‐ALL) as their anthracycline cumulative dose is low.
Ziyad Alrajhi, Alice Pozza, Luc Mertens, Adam Paul Yan, Sarah Alexander   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recurrent device-related thrombosis after left atrial appendage closure with the watchman FLX: A case report and literature review

International Journal of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention
Background: Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) effectively lowers stroke risk in atrial-fibrillation (AF) patients who cannot tolerate long-term anticoagulation.
Yuemiao Jiao, Yue Yu, Guangyuan Song, Chengqian Yin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reduced clinical and postmortem measures of cardiac pathology in subjects with advanced Alzheimer's Disease [PDF]

, 2011
Background. Epidemiological studies indicate a statistical linkage between atherosclerotic vascular disease (ATH) and Alzheimer\u27s disease (AD). Autopsy studies of cardiac disease in AD have been few and inconclusive. In this report, clinical and gross
Alex E Roher, Chera L Maarouf, Douglas G Walker, Ian D Daugs, LihFen Lue, Lucia I Sue, Marwan N Sabbagh, Reed G Brooks, Scophil Shirohi, Thomas G Beach   +9 more
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Upacicalcet: A Novel Intravenous Calcimimetic Agent for Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common complication in patients receiving maintenance dialysis, driven by calcium and phosphate metabolism disturbances. Calcimimetics are central to the management of SHPT by enhancing calcium‐sensing receptor sensitivity and reducing parathyroid hormone secretion.
Fumihiko Koiwa, Daisuke Honda, Seigo Akari, Tadao Akizawa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source