Efficacy of the optimal ablation index–targeted strategy for pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation: the OPTIMUM study results
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DOI: 10.1007/s10840-019-00565-4
Abstract: PurposeThe ablation index (AI) is a recently developed marker for ablation lesion quality that incorporates contact force (CF), time, and power in a weighted formula. There is a paucity of information on whether AI-guided pulmonary… read more here.
Keywords: acute pvr; ablation; group; pulmonary vein ... See more keywords
Impact of ablation index settings on pulmonary vein reconnection
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DOI: 10.1007/s10840-021-00944-w
Abstract: Ablation index (AI) is a radiofrequency lesion quality marker. The AI value that allows effective and safe pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is still debated. We evaluated the incidence of acute and late PV reconnection (PVR)… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; ablation index; pulmonary vein; pvr ... See more keywords
The role of vitreous cortex remnants in proliferative vitreoretinopathy formation demonstrated by histopathology: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101219
Abstract: Purpose The pathogenesis of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), the most important cause of retinal detachment surgery failure, is still not fully understood. We previously hypothesized a causal link between vitreoschisis-induced vitreous cortex remnants (VCR) and PVR… read more here.
Keywords: histopathology; case; formation; proliferative vitreoretinopathy ... See more keywords
Left Ventricular Assist Devices or Inotropes for Decreasing Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Listed for Heart Transplantation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.421
Abstract: BACKGROUND Fixed pulmonary hypertension is common in patients with advanced heart failure and is a contraindication for heart transplantation. Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and inotropes have been used to reduce pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)… read more here.
Keywords: heart; pulmonary hypertension; transplantation; heart transplantation ... See more keywords
Proteomic evidence that ABCA4 is vital for traumatic proliferative vitreoretinopathy formation and development
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2019.02.006
Abstract: ABSTRACT Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is the leading cause of retinal detachment failure. The mechanism of PVR development is complex and still not completely elucidated. There are no proven methods for early prevention or clinical treatment.… read more here.
Keywords: expressed proteins; proliferative vitreoretinopathy; pvr; cell ... See more keywords
First Results of Soprano: Macitentan in Patients (pts) with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Post-Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Implantation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1767
Abstract: Purpose To assess the efficacy and safety of macitentan in pts with PH post-LVAD. Methods SOPRANO (NCT02554903) was a double-blind, randomized, study of macitentan 10 mg once-daily vs placebo. Pts were ≥18 years with LVAD… read more here.
Keywords: post; placebo; macitentan placebo; lvad ... See more keywords
The impact of pulmonary valve replacement on pregnancy outcomes in women with tetralogy of Fallot.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.02.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pregnant women with repaired tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF) are at increased risk of adverse outcomes. Although pre-pregnancy pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) may be considered in some women to attenuate risk, published data to support… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; pulmonary valve; pre pregnancy; pregnancy outcomes ... See more keywords
1463 Postvoid Residual Measurements by Bladder Ultrasound in Obese Women: Are They Accurate?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.500
Abstract: Study Objective To evaluate the accuracy of bladder scanner measurements in assessing post-void residual (PVR) volumes in obese women [body mass index (BMI)≥30 kg/m2] as compared to non-obese women (BMI Design Prospective. Setting Academic center.… read more here.
Keywords: postvoid residual; 1463 postvoid; measurements bladder; obese women ... See more keywords
The TEAD family transcription factor Scalloped regulates blood progenitor maintenance and proliferation in Drosophila through PDGF/VEGFR receptor (Pvr) signaling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2017.03.016
Abstract: The Drosophila lymph gland is a well-characterized hematopoietic organ in which a population of multipotent stem-like progenitors is maintained by a combination of signals from different cellular populations within the organ. The lymph gland serves… read more here.
Keywords: progenitor maintenance; proliferation; lymph gland; gland ... See more keywords
Characterization of Favorable Right Ventricular Dimensions for Optimal Reverse Remodeling following Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.11.014
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We sought to couple current cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) thresholds of right ventricular (RV) size and function with longitudinal trajectories of RV recovery, after pulmonary valve replacement (PVR). We aimed to identify optimal timing… read more here.
Keywords: remodeling following; reverse remodeling; valve replacement; pulmonary valve ... See more keywords
Hidden systolic dysfunction of the right ventricle in patients with increased pulmonary vascular resistance 3 months after COVID-19 pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeab289.034
Abstract: Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) is an important hemodynamic variable used in… read more here.
Keywords: covid pneumonia; vascular resistance; group; pulmonary vascular ... See more keywords