Electrocoagulation-free strategy in minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass with hybrid revascularisation – a case report by Carla L. Schuering, Leonhard Wert, Johanna K. R. von Mackensen, Vanessa I. T. Zwaans, Julius Kaemmel, Roland Heck, Christoph T. Starck, Jörg Kempfert, Stephan Jacobs, Volkmar Falk, Alaa Abd El Al

“…The risk of death following heart surgery (EuroSCORE II) is 4.27%. The patient exhibited multiple morbidities including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal impairment, extracardiac arteriopathy, and multiple prior gastrointestinal surgeries, as well as a recent episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. …”
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Vascular Pathology in Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficient Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema Patients: Case Reports by Gordon M, Gangemi AJ, Sandwith EL, Kumaran M, Kueppers F

“…Matthew Gordon,1,* Andrew J Gangemi,1,* Eric L Sandwith,2,* Maruti Kumaran,3,* Friedrich Kueppers1,* 1Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; 2HCA Florida Heart and Lung, Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Wright, FL, USA; 3Department of Radiology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Friedrich Kueppers, Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Email friedrich.kueppers@tuhs.temple.eduAbstract: Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition that results from mutations in the SERPINA1 gene, which can lead to deficient or dysfunctional Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (AAT) protein production. …”
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Evaluation of a modified venous excess ultrasound (VExUS) protocol for estimation of venous congestion: a cohort study by Katharine C. Martin, Edward A. Gill, Ivor J. Douglas, August A. Longino

“…The current gold standard for volume status assessment of right heart catheterization (RHC) is invasive, costly, and often unavailable. …”
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The Impact of Preoperative Fasting Duration on Blood Glucose and Hemodynamics in Children by Pouran Hajian, Minoo Shabani, Elham Khanlarzadeh, Mahshid Nikooseresht

“…Systolic blood pressure (SBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and heart rate (HR) were recorded before anesthesia induction and in five-minute intervals in the first 20 minutes of surgery. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Predictors of Mortality in Elderly Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Multicenter, Retrospective Study by Md. Asaduzzaman, Z. H. M. Nazmul Alam, Mohammad Zabed Jillul Bari, M. M. Jahangir Alam, Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty, Tasnim Ferdousi

“…Except hypertension, other comorbidities like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were more prevalent in nonsurvivors. …”
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Hypermethylation of Hif3a and Ifltd1 is associated with atrial remodeling in pressure-overload murine model by Keiko Abe, Tetsuo Sasano, Yurie Soejima, Haruhisa Fukayama, Shigeru Maeda, Tetsushi Furukawa

“…Atrial remodeling progresses with aging and background diseases, including hypertension, heart failure, and AF itself. However, its mechanism of action and reversibility have not been completely elucidated. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Dual Delayed-Release Formulation of Esomeprazole in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Study by Hyun Lim, Moon-hwa Park

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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…PUs are employed in a diverse array of medical devices, including non-implantable applications such as wound dressings, catheters, and infusion sets; short-term implants like bone stabilizers and tracheostomy tubes; and long-term implants such as tissue regeneration scaffolds, artificial blood vessels, and heart valves. Despite their many advantages, their use carries a significant risk of infections, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, infective endocarditis, and urinary tract infections. …”
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Chronic Non-communicable Diseases in Health Care Workers: a Multidisciplinary Approach by Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez, Darianna María Muñiz Cabeza

“…Most frequent chronic diseases were hypertension (33.69 %), diabetes mellitus (19.78 %) and ischemic heart disease (13 %). Major emotional risk factors included: stress (79.82 %), followed by anxiety (64.16 %) and depression (35.29 %). …”
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Robust and consistent bonding of polydimethylsiloxane to polystyrene cell culture plates by Marta K. Orlowska, Mary Lor, Rebecca L. Fitzsimmons, Harley Robinson, Iliana Delcheva, Daniel Williams, Craig Priest, James E. Hudson

“…Furthermore, we demonstrate the utility of this bonding process in fabricating our Heart-Dyno device, a 96-well-based platform for culturing cardiac organoids. …”
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Nutrtional and Phytochemical Characterstics of Fruits and Vegetable Wastes as Livestock Feed: A Case Study in Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Mitiku Yohannes, Yisehak Kechero, Yilkal Tadele

“…This study was carried out in the Gamo zone of southern Ethiopia, in the heart of the southern rift valley, to ascertain the nutritional profiles of fruit and vegetable by-products in relation to livestock feed potentials. …”
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ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 119 AMBULANCE SERVICES USING LEAN SIX SIGMA by Thasya Sabilla Putri Rojak, Masyitoh Basabih, Winarto, Roy Michael Suranta

“…Background: DKI Jakarta reports about 5,000 annual deaths from heart disease, disasters, accidents, and other causes. …”
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Effects of High Altitude on Sleep and Respiratory System and Theirs Adaptations by Turhan San, Senol Polat, Cemal Cingi, Gorkem Eskiizmir, Fatih Oghan, Burak Cakir

“…Upon initial exposure to HA, the resting pulse rate increases rapidly, but with acclimatization, heart rate and cardiac output tend to fall. Another important component that leads to decrease in cardiac output is the reduction in the stroke volume with acclimatization. …”
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Subject matter of crime violation of the procedure for transplantation of human anatomical materials established by law by Yu. O. Tkach

“…Based on the analysis of Ukrainian legislation and scientific works of Ukrainian scientists, the author offers own vision of the issue related to the subject matter of the analysed crime, namely: the author considers the maximum permissible terms of transportation and optimal storage periods for such organs as heart, kidneys, liver, left and right lobes of the liver, lung, and homograft. …”
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The Effect of Prophylactic Dexmedetomidine on Hemodynamic Disturbances to Double-Lumen Endotracheal Intubation: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Tria... by Tanyong Pipanmekaporn, Yodying Punjasawadwong, Somrat Charuluxananan, Worawut Lapisatepun, Pavena Bunburaphong

“…Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and rate pressure product (RPP) between groups were recorded. …”
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Driving Innovation to Support Pupils with SEND Through Co-Production in Education and Research: Participatory Action Research with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Families in England by Michelle Jayman, Sophie Edmonds, Maria Gudbrandsen

“…An affirmative model which places SEND pupils and parents at the heart of meaningful reform is urgently needed in schools. …”
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Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Orthostatic Hypotension and Its Severity in Residents Aged > 60 years: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mingni Yang, Ruiqiang Peng, Zetuo Wang, Miaoduan Li, Yehua Song, Jianping Niu, Yong Ji

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that being female, widowed, engaging in general social activities, and a history of hypertension, migraines, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and mental health conditions (anxiety and depression) were independently associated with OH. …”
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Cardiovascular manifestations in COVID-19 patients by Jyotsna Maddury, Mani Krishna, Achukatla Kumar

“…COVID-19 disease induces multiple cardiovascular manifestations, such as myocarditis, acute myocardial injury, acute myocardial infarction (MI), stress-induced cardiomyopathy, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, and, subsequently, heart failure (HF) and cardiac arrest. Increase of troponin suggests a hyperinflammatory state or may be due to acute myocarditis. …”
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PROJECT DESIGN OF LEARNING ACTIVITY CYCLE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ACTIVITY AND COMPETENCE APPROACH by E. O. Pokhomchikova

“…This cycle is based on the activity and competence approach, which lies at the heart of the Federal state educational standards of the third generation. …”
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Unusual Sequence of Events in a Case of Takotsubo Syndrome by C. Henriquez, R. Landau, N. Sabharwal, D. Rodriguez, V. Virparia, A. Sadiq, J. Shani

“…On the day of the planned PCI, shortly after right femoral artery cannulation, the patient developed a sudden complete heart block requiring the administration atropine and insertion of a temporary pacemaker. …”
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