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Matrix metalloproteinase 7 in diagnosis and differentiation of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary Circulation, 2019
Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a severe disease for which diagnosis often is delayed. Matrix metalloproteinases have been suggested to play a role in vascular remodeling and pulmonary hypertension development. Our aim was therefore to investigate the
Mattias Arvidsson, Abdulla Ahmed, Habib Bouzina, Göran Rådegran   +3 more
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IE: Infective endocarditis; VHD: Valvular heart disease.

, 2020
IE: Infective endocarditis; VHD: Valvular heart disease.
Michael Bauer (115390), Raphael Tasar (8395005), Thomas Lehmann (404142), Mathias W. Pletz (8068814), Torsten Doenst (492417), Mahmoud Diab (8395002), Christoph Sponholz (124222), Frank M. Brunkhorst (7411040)   +7 more
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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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Valvular Heart Disease in Heart Failure [PDF]

, 2017
Structural valvular heart disease may be the cause of heart failure or may worsen the clinical status of patients with heart failure. Heart failure may also develop in patients treated with valve surgery.
Giuseppe Rosano
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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
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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
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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
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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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Pregnancy and Valvular Heart Disease

The Heart Surgery Forum, 2005
Heart disease can affect anyone at any time, and pregnant women are not exceptions. Some type of cardiac pathologic disease can be seen in 1% to 2% of all pregnant women. Because of the high fetal mortality rate and the high relative rate of maternal mortality in surgery, medical management is the first line of treatment.
Jacob, DeLaRosa, Erez, Sharoni, Robert A, Guyton   +2 more
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Post-stenotic aortic dilatation. [PDF]

, 2006
Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease affecting up to 4% of the elderly population. It can be associated with dilatation of the ascending aorta and subsequent dissection.
Jahangiri Marjan, Marjan Jahangiri, Wilton, E, Emma Wilton, Jahangiri, M, Wilton Emma   +5 more
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