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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement for aortic regurgitation: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

ESC Heart Failure
The efficacy and safety of new‐generation devices (NGDs) for severe aortic regurgitation (AR) have mostly been based on single‐arm studies with limited sample sizes.
Ran Liu, Zhaolin Fu, Zhengming Jiang, Yunfeng Yan, Jing Yao, Xinmin Liu, Xiaowei Yan, Guangyuan Song   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Successful Triple Valve Surgery in an Undernourished Patient: What to Prepare?

Qanun Medika: Jurnal Kedokteran Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, 2021
Valvular heart disease accountsfor 10% to 20% of all cardiac surgical procedures in the United States. The decision to intervene, as well as the type of intervention for a patient with severe valvular heart disease, should be based on an individual risk ...
Dian Paramita Kartikasari, Esti Hindariati   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Systolic ejection murmurs and the left ventricular outflow tract in boxer dogs [PDF]

, 2007
Turbulence of various genesis in the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) causes systolic ejection murmurs. The prevalence of murmurs in adult boxer dogs is 50-80%, the majority of which are of low intensity.
Höglund, Katja
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Combination of Polydopamine and Plasma Oxidation to Increase Tissue Integration of Polyurethane‐Silicone Copolymers for Cardiovascular Implants

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Plasma oxidation following polydopamine deposition can significantly reduce the surface hydrophobicity of polyurethane‐siloxanes without impacting surface roughness, thereby increasing fibroblast viability, adhesion, and extracellular matrix production and secretion.
Sophie Armstrong, Jennifer M. Dyson, Lingxiao Zeng, Saeedreza Zeibi Shirejini, John S. Forsythe, Shaun D. Gregory   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Risk of Acute Kidney Injury and Its Impact on 30-Day and Long-Term Mortality after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

International Journal of Nephrology, 2012
Background. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is widely used in high risk patients (pts) with aortic stenosis. Underlying chronic kidney disease implicates a high risk of postprocedural acute kidney injury (AKI).
Katrin Gebauer, Gerhard-Paul Diller, Gerrit Kaleschke, Gregor Kerckhoff, Nasser Malyar, Matthias Meyborg, Holger Reinecke, Helmut Baumgartner   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ayurvedic approach to treat Hridroga (valvular heart disease): A case report

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2020
Kabhatika Hridroga (valvular heart disease) embodies a significant part of cardiovascular disease. There are many causes for valvular heart disease of which, the rheumatic fever is an important one.
M.P. Mithra
doaj   +1 more source

Possible predicative role of electrical risk score on transcatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes in older patients. preliminary data [PDF]

, 2018
Background:Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an effective procedure capable to change the natural history of the degenerative aortic valve stenosis.
DI IORIO, Claudia, Fabietti, Marcella, Magri', Damiano, Mancone, Massimo, Mariani, MARCO VALERIO, Mastropietri, Fabiola, Moscucci, Federica, Parrotta, Ilaria, Piccirillo, Gianfranco, Sardella, Gennaro   +9 more
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A Novel Sprayable Fibrinogen/Glycosaminoglycans/Collagen‐Based Bioink for Skin Wound Healing Applied by a Handheld Dual‐Head Airbrush

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A dual‐head airbrush‐based spraying device, combined with a fibrinogen bioink enriched with glycosaminoglycans and collagen, enables the delivery of biomaterials and cells to promote wound healing. This system demonstrates effective skin regeneration in vitro and in vivo, with comparable results to autografts.
Paula Pleguezuelos‐Beltrán, Daniel Nieto‐García, Carlos Chocarro‐Wrona, Juan de Vicente, Patricia Gálvez‐Martín, José Manuel Entrena, Elena López‐Ruiz, Juan Antonio Marchal   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health shock, medical insurance and financial asset allocation: evidence from CHFS in China

Health Economics Review, 2022
Background As health care cost is taking an increasingly substantial proportion of national wealth, health shocks and the subsequent medical expenditures have become increasingly vital contributions to financial risks. However, the individual or combined
Yaxuan Liu, Yu Hao, Zhi-Nan Lu
doaj   +1 more source