Anterior Chamber Washout During Ahmed Valve Glaucoma Surgery Reduces the Incidence of Hypertensive Phase
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DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000002215
Abstract: Précis: Intraoperative anterior chamber (AC) washout reduces the odds of hypertensive phase (HP) by 95% compared with those not receiving washout during Ahmed glaucoma implant (AGI), suggesting AC washout is an effective prophylaxis for postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: glaucoma; surgery; chamber washout; hypertensive phase ... See more keywords
Is twice the duration of washout sufficient time between multiple breath nitrogen washout tests?
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01832-2015
Abstract: Multiple breath washout (MBW) assesses both lung volume (functional residual capacity (FRC)) and ventilation inhomogeneity (lung clearance index (LCI)). The latter's insight into underlying lung pathology and response to intervention has triggered a recent MBW… read more here.
Keywords: washout; tests twice; duration; time ... See more keywords
Insights Into the Low Rate of In-Pump Thrombosis With the HeartMate 3: Does the Artificial Pulse Improve Washout?
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.775780
Abstract: While earlier studies reported no relevant effect of the HeartMate 3 (HM3) artificial pulse (AP) on bulk pump washout, its effect on regions with prolonged residence times remains unexplored. Using numerical simulations, we compared pump… read more here.
Keywords: pump thrombosis; artificial pulse; rate; pump ... See more keywords