Safety of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Without
... and colleagues [4] have used a right thoracotomy approach combined with endoaortic balloon occlusion and either peripheral or central cannulation, and in a large series of patients (714) reported 2.9% incidence of stroke. With the same approach Dogan and colleagues [5] have reported a 5% rate of tra ...
... and colleagues [4] have used a right thoracotomy approach combined with endoaortic balloon occlusion and either peripheral or central cannulation, and in a large series of patients (714) reported 2.9% incidence of stroke. With the same approach Dogan and colleagues [5] have reported a 5% rate of tra ...
Assessment of Early Post-Infarction Pericardial Injury by CMR
... All MSCT datasets were transferred for analyses to an offline multimodality workstation (MMWP, Leonardo, Siemens, Erlangen, Germany). All definitions of the ICA SXscore components were reviewed and adapted for the MSCT capabilities (Online Table 1). The MSCT scans were also analyzed by a panel of 2 ...
... All MSCT datasets were transferred for analyses to an offline multimodality workstation (MMWP, Leonardo, Siemens, Erlangen, Germany). All definitions of the ICA SXscore components were reviewed and adapted for the MSCT capabilities (Online Table 1). The MSCT scans were also analyzed by a panel of 2 ...
Noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium with bicuspid aortic
... valve cleft, congenital mitral valve stenosis, aortic stenosis, absent aortic valve and tricuspid atresia, which all have been primarily reported in infants and children (2,5,8). A case of NVM with bicuspid aortic valve and aortic regurgitation showing poor prognosis had been previously described fr ...
... valve cleft, congenital mitral valve stenosis, aortic stenosis, absent aortic valve and tricuspid atresia, which all have been primarily reported in infants and children (2,5,8). A case of NVM with bicuspid aortic valve and aortic regurgitation showing poor prognosis had been previously described fr ...
Aortic Stenosis and Comorbidities
... Table 2. Variables independently related to adverse events in the total study population (368 patients): multivariate Cox regression model. ...
... Table 2. Variables independently related to adverse events in the total study population (368 patients): multivariate Cox regression model. ...
MITRAL VALVE DISEASE IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS
... important aspect of contemporary VHD is the growing number of previously treated patients who are presented with further problems. In contrast, rheumatic valve disease remains a major public health problem in developed countries, where it affects mostly the younger population. When compared with oth ...
... important aspect of contemporary VHD is the growing number of previously treated patients who are presented with further problems. In contrast, rheumatic valve disease remains a major public health problem in developed countries, where it affects mostly the younger population. When compared with oth ...
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... • Bicuspid aortic valve disease is the most common congenital heart lesion, occurring in approximately 1% of persons. • Bicuspid aortic valve is associated with coarctation of the aorta, interrupted aortic arch, and Turner syndrome. • More than 70% of patients with a bicuspid valve will require AVR ...
... • Bicuspid aortic valve disease is the most common congenital heart lesion, occurring in approximately 1% of persons. • Bicuspid aortic valve is associated with coarctation of the aorta, interrupted aortic arch, and Turner syndrome. • More than 70% of patients with a bicuspid valve will require AVR ...
Answers 2-06
... EKG shows normal voltage, normal axis and atrial fibrillation. Echocardiogram shows dilated ventricles with normal wall thickness and severely decreased systolic fuction (LV EF: 15%). The patient is started on lisinopril, carvedilol, and warfarin. Later in the hospital course, he spontaneously conve ...
... EKG shows normal voltage, normal axis and atrial fibrillation. Echocardiogram shows dilated ventricles with normal wall thickness and severely decreased systolic fuction (LV EF: 15%). The patient is started on lisinopril, carvedilol, and warfarin. Later in the hospital course, he spontaneously conve ...
Running head: FITE COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL CASE STUDY
... occupying lesion can be ruled out due the negative head CT. Blood glucose is normal. Focal seizure may be possible due to the presentation of symptoms, however, EEG is negative for activity that would alert the provider to this diagnosis. Coarctation of the aorta may be causing the current symptoms ...
... occupying lesion can be ruled out due the negative head CT. Blood glucose is normal. Focal seizure may be possible due to the presentation of symptoms, however, EEG is negative for activity that would alert the provider to this diagnosis. Coarctation of the aorta may be causing the current symptoms ...
Pediatric Left Atrial Myxoma: Surgical Excision and Mitral Valve Plasty
... Primary heart tumor is uncommon in the pediatric population, with a reported incidence of 0.2%.1) Only 14.5% of all cardiac tumors occur in patients aged under 16 years.2) Mitral valve plasty is also rare in pediatric patients with left atrial tumors. However, we report on a case of a pediatric pati ...
... Primary heart tumor is uncommon in the pediatric population, with a reported incidence of 0.2%.1) Only 14.5% of all cardiac tumors occur in patients aged under 16 years.2) Mitral valve plasty is also rare in pediatric patients with left atrial tumors. However, we report on a case of a pediatric pati ...
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement(TAVR)
... ▪ Dobutamine stress echocardiography can be used to differentiate between true and pseudo severe aortic stenosis ▪ Better define the severity of the aortic stenosis ▪ Accurately assess contractile / pump reserve ...
... ▪ Dobutamine stress echocardiography can be used to differentiate between true and pseudo severe aortic stenosis ▪ Better define the severity of the aortic stenosis ▪ Accurately assess contractile / pump reserve ...
Rheumatic fever
... ~ presentation with slight symptoms or even without any symptoms whatsoever possible ~ sometimes causes sudden progression into heart failure or arrhythmias > sudden death syndrome ~ all age groups can be affected, most frequently in young ...
... ~ presentation with slight symptoms or even without any symptoms whatsoever possible ~ sometimes causes sudden progression into heart failure or arrhythmias > sudden death syndrome ~ all age groups can be affected, most frequently in young ...
Icd 10 severe aortic stenosis
... stenosis? Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve. The aortic valve allows blood to flow from the heart's lower left chamber. Complete review of aortic stenosis symptoms, causes, dangers and surgical treatment options for patients and caregivers. Short description: Mitral/aortic val ...
... stenosis? Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve. The aortic valve allows blood to flow from the heart's lower left chamber. Complete review of aortic stenosis symptoms, causes, dangers and surgical treatment options for patients and caregivers. Short description: Mitral/aortic val ...
Pseudoaneurysm in the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
... the pseudoaneurysms. In patients who have not undergone surgery, pseudoaneurysms in the LVOT can result from infection.16 Indeed, in Miller and Dinsmore’s series,8 surgery was indicated for this reason, whereas our patients exhibited no infection. Patients 1 and 3 received no specific treatment, and ...
... the pseudoaneurysms. In patients who have not undergone surgery, pseudoaneurysms in the LVOT can result from infection.16 Indeed, in Miller and Dinsmore’s series,8 surgery was indicated for this reason, whereas our patients exhibited no infection. Patients 1 and 3 received no specific treatment, and ...
VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
... Cardiac catheterization: - to identify asst. coronary artery disease - may be used to measure gradient between LV and aorta ...
... Cardiac catheterization: - to identify asst. coronary artery disease - may be used to measure gradient between LV and aorta ...
Minimally Invasive Beating Heart Mitral Valve Surgery
... of technique and technology has hastened a shift towards efficient and safe minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Mitral valve surgery is one of the common operations in cardiac surgery field. As understanbly, minimally invasive mitral valve surgery has advantages like decreased surgical trauma, posto ...
... of technique and technology has hastened a shift towards efficient and safe minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Mitral valve surgery is one of the common operations in cardiac surgery field. As understanbly, minimally invasive mitral valve surgery has advantages like decreased surgical trauma, posto ...
Atrioventricular valve abnormalities in infancy: Two
... Discussion The two imaging techniques employed in these infants gave complementary information about the anatomy of the atrioventricular (AV) valves and the surrounding structures. There was complete agreement as to the number of AV valves present. In our initial experience with echocardiography, we ...
... Discussion The two imaging techniques employed in these infants gave complementary information about the anatomy of the atrioventricular (AV) valves and the surrounding structures. There was complete agreement as to the number of AV valves present. In our initial experience with echocardiography, we ...
Accessory Mitral Valve without Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
... the AMV into the outflow tract results in a mass effect and subaortic obstruction. Within a few years, the continuing turbulence produced by AMV into the LVOT can result in permanent deposits of fibrous tissue and subaortic obstruction.13 To our knowledge, there have been few reports concerning the ...
... the AMV into the outflow tract results in a mass effect and subaortic obstruction. Within a few years, the continuing turbulence produced by AMV into the LVOT can result in permanent deposits of fibrous tissue and subaortic obstruction.13 To our knowledge, there have been few reports concerning the ...
Transport of Pharmocokinetic Agents in the Myocardium
... Numerical estimates for diffusion constants IGF : D ~ 4 x 10-7cm2s-1 bFGF: D ~ 3 x 10-7cm2s-1 ...
... Numerical estimates for diffusion constants IGF : D ~ 4 x 10-7cm2s-1 bFGF: D ~ 3 x 10-7cm2s-1 ...
The clinical development of percutaneous heart valve
... therapy for aortic stenosis in patients who are viable candidates for surgery. Currently, multiple new concepts for the percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease are under evaluation in a variety of stages from bench testing to early clinical trials.15 Most involve either mitral valve repair ...
... therapy for aortic stenosis in patients who are viable candidates for surgery. Currently, multiple new concepts for the percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease are under evaluation in a variety of stages from bench testing to early clinical trials.15 Most involve either mitral valve repair ...
Plicated Patch Repair for Acquired Gerbode Defect
... defect [5], a large Gerbode defect can be much more challenging. Patients with large defects may have severe clinical signs due to pulmonary congestion and heart failure, which might require urgent surgery. Surgical closure of a large Gerbode defect can be difficult, especially if infective destruct ...
... defect [5], a large Gerbode defect can be much more challenging. Patients with large defects may have severe clinical signs due to pulmonary congestion and heart failure, which might require urgent surgery. Surgical closure of a large Gerbode defect can be difficult, especially if infective destruct ...
2 - JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions
... We read with great interest the report by Seiffert et al. ...
... We read with great interest the report by Seiffert et al. ...
Heart valve surgery in II4 patients
... There were 2I (i8%) hospital deaths, 12 (II%) late cardiac deaths, and 6 (5%) late non-cardiac deaths. The 93 patients who left hospital were followed up from 3 months to .5 years 6 months (average 20 months). Seventy-two (77%) of the survivors improved by one or more functional grades. The mortalit ...
... There were 2I (i8%) hospital deaths, 12 (II%) late cardiac deaths, and 6 (5%) late non-cardiac deaths. The 93 patients who left hospital were followed up from 3 months to .5 years 6 months (average 20 months). Seventy-two (77%) of the survivors improved by one or more functional grades. The mortalit ...
The Hemodynamics of Calcific Aortic Valve Disease
... Therefore, patients with mechanical valve require lifelong anticoagulation therapy [56]. 2.3.1.2 Bioprosthetic Valves Most bioprosthetic valves consist of tissue leaflets preserved in glutaraldehyde and mounted on a metal or plastic stent, and a sewing ring made of fabric. In contrast to mechanical ...
... Therefore, patients with mechanical valve require lifelong anticoagulation therapy [56]. 2.3.1.2 Bioprosthetic Valves Most bioprosthetic valves consist of tissue leaflets preserved in glutaraldehyde and mounted on a metal or plastic stent, and a sewing ring made of fabric. In contrast to mechanical ...