• When it is definable reached a diameter of 3.5 cm at the level of the thoracic aorta, and of 3 cm at the abdominal aorta. (panafrican-med-journal.com)
  • Aortic aneurysm (thoracic or abdominal) is a lethal injury that requires surgery when its diameter is 5 cm. (panafrican-med-journal.com)
  • D) transverse abdominal 2D echographic image through the abdominal aorta below the renal arteries showing aneurysm at 6.3 cm diameter anteroposterior strict without inclination, with thrombus 3.5 / 2 cm. (panafrican-med-journal.com)
  • Mortality is 5% for isolated thoracic trauma, approaches 20% in patients with concomitant abdominal injuries, and exceeds 30% in patients with concomitant head injuries (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • The current study by Momiyama and colleagues compared the effects of 5 mg versus 20 mg of atorvastatin (Lipitor) on thoracic and abdominal aortic plaque size, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 40 asymptomatic patients with hypercholesterolemia. (hcplive.com)
  • Calcification was noted in 15% of the abdominal aortic plaques and 10% of the thoracic aortic plaques. (hcplive.com)
  • The authors found that thoracic and abdominal aortas responded differently to atherosclerotic progression and regression. (hcplive.com)
  • Arterial specimens from the Pathobiological Deter­min­ants of Atherosclerosis in Youth (PDAY) study showed fatty streaks and raised lesions localized to the dorsal region of the infrarenal abdominal aorta, which preceded atheromatous in­volvement of the thoracic aorta. (hcplive.com)
  • Coral reef aorta is a rare type of atherosclerotic disease that causes severe calcification in the abdominal aorta. (thieme-connect.com)
  • CT scans can focus on the thoracic or abdominal aorta to locate aneurysms and other possible aortic diseases. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Pregnant patients should particularly avoid full body or abdominal scans. (encyclopedia.com)
  • After discussing with the patient the risks and the benefits of the surgical procedure, the patient was submitted to pancreatoduodenectomy en bloc with portal vein resection while the continuity of the portal vein was reestablished by using a cadaveric graft originating from the abdominal aorta. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The 49-year-old patient with no significant medical history was investigated for diffuse abdominal pain, weight loss of 7 kg in the last three months and jaundice. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Filtration Rate less than 30 mL/ min / 1.73 m²), chronic lung diseases requiring constant intake of corticosteroids and bronchodilators, multifocal atherosclerosis (grade 3 chronic lower limb ischemia, stenosis of the carotid arteries more than 50%, prior and planned interventions on the abdominal aorta, carotid arteries or arteries of the lower extremities). (who.int)
  • The abdominal aorta begins at the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm, in front of the lower border of the body of the last thoracic vertebra. (medscape.com)
  • The replacement of the dissected ascending aorta with a Dacron graft was done in 20 minutes to avoid brain injury during the procedure. (gulfnews.com)
  • This patient is a 54-year-old man with a history of PTSD, schizophrenia (residual), hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, chronic renal failure, and coronary artery disease that required a 5-vessel coronary artery bypass graft 10 years earlier and coronary stent placement 4 years earlier. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Despite the challenging anatomy for endovascular treatment, the patient underwent successful transfemoral endovascular stent-graft placement. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Treatment of symptomatic coral reef aorta by endovascular stent-graft placement. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 8 Myouchin K, Takayama K, Wada T, Taguchi H, Tanaka T, Kichikawa K. Treatment of coral reef aorta by endovascular VIABAHN VBX balloon-expandable stent-graft placement. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Treatment of symptomatic coral reef aorta with an uncovered stent graft. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 15 Isoda R, Morita I, Mano M, Ishida A. Balloon-expandable stent graft for coral reef aorta. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Pseudoaneurysms of the descending aorta after open graft replacement usually occur in patients with connective tissue disorders and form at anastomotic or cannulation sites. (iasp-pain.org)
  • We present a case of an iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm in the descending thoracic aortic graft body caused by intercostal nerve block. (iasp-pain.org)
  • A pseudoaneurysm in the descending thoracic graft, contiguous with the chest wall was encountered. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Most thoracic and suprarenal saccular aneurysms can be repaired with a patch graft, which spares thoracic intercostals. (nih.gov)
  • It is anticipated that the E-vita Open NEO will often be used in combination with JOTEC's thoracic stent graft offering, E-nya. (cbinsights.com)
  • We are pleased to have received CE Mark for E-vita Open NEO™, our newest hybrid stent graft technology for aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta repair," said Pat Mackin, Chairman, President, and CEO of CryoLife, in a press statement. (cbinsights.com)
  • The procedure involves aortic valve replacement combined with replacement of the ascending aorta and the underside of the aortic arch with a Dacron graft. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The ascending aorta and underside of the aortic arch are replaced with a separate Dacron graft, and the two grafts are connected together to complete the proximal aortic reconstruction. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The procedure involves excision of the ascending aorta and underside of the aortic arch, and placement of a thoracic aortic stent graft into the descending aorta at the time of arch repair. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The native aortic valve and root are repaired, and the ascending aorta and proximal arch are replaced with a Dacron graft. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The ascending aorta and arch are replaced with a customized, Dacron, multi-branched arch graft, and the great vessels are individually re-attached to the branches of the arch graft. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Patients who have a condition that threatens to infect the graft. (medtronic.com)
  • The long-term safety and effectiveness of the Valiant thoracic stent graft with the Captivia delivery system has not been established. (medtronic.com)
  • All patients should be advised that endovascular treatment requires lifelong, regular follow-up to assess the integrity and performance of the implanted endovascular stent graft. (medtronic.com)
  • The Valiant thoracic stent graft with the Captivia delivery system is not recommended in patients who cannot undergo, or who will not be compliant with, the necessary preoperative and post-operative imaging and implantation procedures as described in the Instructions for Use . (medtronic.com)
  • Strict adherence to the Valiant thoracic stent graft sizing guidelines as described in the Instructions for Use is expected when selecting the device size. (medtronic.com)
  • Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that the Valiant thoracic stent graft is MR-conditional. (medtronic.com)
  • Cook Medical has recently announced that the company's Zenith TX2® TAA Endovascular Graft, on which we originally reported back in 2005, "designed specifically to treat patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for descending thoracic aneurysms and ulcers," is on sale, and has been successfully implanted in the first patient in the US. (medgadget.com)
  • With TEVAR, small incisions are made in the artery and a stent-graft (a fabric tube supported by metal wire stents) is placed near the aneurysm and opened inside the aorta. (baycare.org)
  • Stanford type A dissections involve the ascending aorta and are treated via emergency surgical repair, whereas type B dissections only involve the descending aorta and usually require endovascular repair and/or medical therapy. (frontiersin.org)
  • Recombinant factor VIIa has been used to help control surgical bleeding, but experience is limited and the usual surgical precautions for patients with EDS should be followed. (medscape.com)
  • Surgical outcomes for patients with ACTA2 mutations were satisfactory. (springer.com)
  • The records of 10 patients who underwent surgical intervention for an aortic saccular aneurysm between 1985 and 1998 were reviewed. (nih.gov)
  • This new design features a single tri-branched vessel that enhances ease-of-use and implantation that reduces surgical time and allows for a potentially safer procedure, thereby increasing the likelihood that more patients can benefit from the procedure and patient access to these therapies. (cbinsights.com)
  • Surgery is performed inside the patient's aorta and does not require the chest or abdomen to be opened as with open surgical aneurysm repair. (baycare.org)
  • Studies show TEVAR patients have almost 80 percent fewer complications than patients treated with open surgical aneurysm repair. (baycare.org)
  • Improvements in the field of surgical oncology along with advancements reported to date in medical oncology and radiotherapy have led to an increase in the rates of resectability of pancreatic head tumors and therefore, to an increase in the proportion of patients reporting a significant benefit in terms of survival ( 1 , 2 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • This patient was successfully treated with oral anticoagulation as opposed to surgical intervention. (edu.au)
  • Patient size adjustments - The guideline recommends modifying surgical thresholds in patients who are significantly smaller or taller than average. (acc.org)
  • Shared decision-making - The multidisciplinary aortic team is highly encouraged to involve the patient in decision-making, especially when individuals are on the borderline of thresholds for repair or eligible for different types of surgical repair. (acc.org)
  • 3. Concomitant interventions on the heart (coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary heart disease treatment, surgical reconstruction of a left ventricular aneurysm) and thoracic aorta. (who.int)
  • Only short-stay hospitals (hospitals with an average length of stay for all patients of less than 30 days) or those whose specialty is general (medical or surgical) or children's general are included in the survey. (cdc.gov)
  • OLV improves surgical exposure and operative conditions during a variety of procedures in the thorax, including lung resections, esophageal surgery, and procedures involving access to the thoracic aorta and the sympathetic chain. (medscape.com)
  • The current emphasis on minimally invasive surgical approaches, including a shift from open thoracic surgery to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and the advent of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, has led to an increased reliance on OLV for adequate surgical exposure. (medscape.com)
  • ORLANDO, Florida - In older patients with severe aortic stenosis but low surgical risk, 5-year survival and cardiovascular outcomes among those who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with the CoreValve (Medtronic) prosthesis were similar to outcomes among those who had surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). (medscape.com)
  • This paper contemplates a series of cases, in which all patients submitted to the surgical treatment of PDA in preterm infants were described retrospectively (2009-2016), through the analysis of medical records of the Santa Marcelina Hospital, SP-Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • Surgical indication was generally in patients with moderate to large ductus arteriosus with congestive heart failure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr. Miller is affiliated with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Association, the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, and the Tulsa County Medical Association. (normanregional.com)
  • Most patients (82%) had a Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score that predicted a 30-day postsurgery mortality rate of less than 4%, so they were "true low-risk patients," said Thyregod. (medscape.com)
  • 4 Vijayvergiya R, Mohammed S, Kanabar K, Behera A. Treatment of symptomatic coral reef aorta by a nitinol self-expanding stent. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 13 Haraguchi K, Shintani Y, Kawasaki T. Coral reef aorta successfully treated with self-expanding nitinol stent. (thieme-connect.com)
  • However, TEE does not allow full visualization of the upper part of the ascending aorta and proximal aortic arch. (ima.org.il)
  • As a result of the proportionately smaller size of the chest compared with the abdomen or head in a young child, significant thoracic trauma is almost always accompanied by injury to other organ systems. (medscape.com)
  • According to the analysis of the National Pediatric Trauma Registry, almost half of the deaths in patients with blunt injury result from associated neurologic injury, compared with children who have penetrating chest trauma, in whom all fatalities are from the chest injury itself. (medscape.com)
  • The patient developed severe chest pain and was immediately taken for further investigations. (gulfnews.com)
  • This patient is a 51-year-old man with a long history of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol dependence (in full sustained remission), hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, atypical chest pain, hepatitis C, bladder cancer (in remission), and chronic back pain related to degenerative joint disease. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • A routine chest radiograph taken 2 years earlier, and a follow-up CT scan, confirmed the dilatation of the ascending fusiform aorta, which measured 5 cm in diameter. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • The aneurysm may be diagnosed on chest radiograph by the calcified outline of the dilated aorta. (mhmedical.com)
  • We treat the entire spectrum of cardiothoracic disease including disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus and aorta in the chest. (mercy.net)
  • Our cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon's expert experience allows us to provide state-of-the-art care for chest problems from the most routine to the most complex. (mercy.net)
  • The thoracic aorta is the portion of this blood vessel that is in the thorax (chest). (atlantichealth.org)
  • In some studies, such as chest CTs, the patient will be asked to hold his or her breath during image capture. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The specialists of the Laboratory are lecturers in clinical aspects of thoracic surgery and heart transplantation, they always participate in master classes on surgery for congenital chest deformities, organize annual advanced training cycles in "Terminal CHF therapy and therapeutic aspects of heart transplantation" at Almazov Centre. (almazovcentre.ru)
  • The 432 patients (371 men and 61 women aged 40-89 years) underwent chest CT and were evaluated for CC and aortic calcification. (ima.org.il)
  • Most aneurysms are in the aorta, the main artery that runs from the heart through the chest and abdomen. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Traditional surgery involves opening the chest, especially if the aneurysm is near the heart, has grown large, or is causing symptoms (although most patients will not have symptoms). (bmc.org)
  • The Chi-square/ Fisher's exact test results showed a significantly higher proportion of patients with PE tend to present with shortness of breath, chest pain and anosmia/ageusia than those with no PE. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, in a subsequent regression analysis, only chest pain was found to be significantly associated with the development of PE in COVID-19 patients (AOR= 3.24, 95% CI= 1.10, 9.54, p-value=0.033). (bvsalud.org)
  • Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is one of the "big four" deadly threats in emergency department (ED) patients presenting with chest pain-the other three being acute coronary syndrome , pulmonary embolus , and pericarditis /tamponade. (medscape.com)
  • Even though AAD is the rarest of the four conditions (it is estimated that a US emergency physician will diagnose an AAD every 3-4 years [ 1 ] ), it is the most rapidly fatal and, therefore, we are taught to consider it in every patient presenting with chest pain. (medscape.com)
  • However, literature has emerged in recent years suggesting that a significant number of patients with AAD do not present with acute chest pain, [ 2 ] and this contributes to a large number of misdiagnoses [ 3 , 4 ] and medical malpractice cases. (medscape.com)
  • Fan and Leung performed a study to investigate the characteristics of patients with AAD who present without chest pain. (medscape.com)
  • The authors performed a retrospective observational study comparing patients with AAD presenting with chest pain versus those presenting without chest pain. (medscape.com)
  • Sixty-one patients (43%) did not have chest pain on presentation to the ED. (medscape.com)
  • No significant differences in risk factors were identified among patients with and those without chest pain. (medscape.com)
  • Only 58% of patients without chest pain and 54% of patients with chest pain presented with a widened mediastinum on chest x-ray. (medscape.com)
  • The "classic" description of a patient with AAD presenting to the ED is one of abrupt onset of severe, ripping or tearing-type of pain, with maximal intensity at onset and in association with upper back pain, hypertension , and a widened mediastinum on chest x-ray. (medscape.com)
  • The "classic" presentation of abrupt severe chest pain was absent, and the patients were worked up for alternative diagnoses. (medscape.com)
  • Coral reef" atherosclerosis of the suprarenal aorta: a unique clinical entity. (thieme-connect.com)
  • From analysis of these data we conclude that although saccular aortic aneurysms are rare, when present, they are most commonly found in the thoracic and suprarenal aorta. (nih.gov)
  • AADs can be classified according to origin of the intimal tear and/or involvement of the ascending aorta. (frontiersin.org)
  • Aneurysms that involve the proximal aortic arch or ascending aorta represent particularly challenging problems and may be considered for repair when they measure 5.5 cm. (mhmedical.com)
  • AAD events are initiated by a circumferential or transverse tear of the intima, followed by rapid leakage of blood into the artery wall, which undergoes thrombosis and rupture of the aorta ( 1 , 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • This is the limit beyond which the risk of rupture exceeds the risk of operative mortality if proper patient selection is made, from the evaluation of their heart, lung and kidney reserves. (panafrican-med-journal.com)
  • Wearing a MedicAlert bracelet identifying a patient with EDS can help in case of a life-threatening emergency, such as arterial rupture or carotid-cavernous fistula. (medscape.com)
  • Rupture of a thoracic aneurysm is catastrophic because bleeding is rarely contained, allowing no time for emergent repair. (mhmedical.com)
  • Almost all patients also have other cardiac anomalies, including a ventricular septal defect (VSD), aorto-pulmonary window, and truncus arteriosus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ostium secundum atrial septal defect of 1.1 cm with left to right shunt, great vessels side to side, the pulmonary artery located to the right and aorta to the left. (scirp.org)
  • Introduction: Pulmonary embolism is one of the complications of COVID-19, with reported incidence ranging from 3 to 33 % in non-ICU patients to as high as 40% among ICU patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study aimed to assess the incidence of pulmonary embolism and associated factors among confirmed Covid-19 Patients in Ethiopia. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods: A nested case control study was conducted among 131 patients with COVID-19 (40 COVID-19 patients with Pulmonary embolism and 91 COVID-19 patients with no PE) who were on follow up from May, 2021 to May, 2022. (bvsalud.org)
  • The ductus arteriosus is a small fetal structure that connects two large arteries (aorta and pulmonary) but becomes pathological when it is maintained after birth. (bvsalud.org)
  • Around 20 per cent of people suffering from thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection have a genetic predisposition to it. (gulfnews.com)
  • A thoracoabdominal aortic replacement was required in three patients who had descending replacement for residual chronic type B aortic dissection. (springer.com)
  • A patient who had thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated acute type B aortic dissection showed no aortic dilatation for 7 years after TEVAR. (springer.com)
  • Despite no characteristic physical findings besides hypertension, connective tissue disease including ACTA2 mutations should be considered for aortic dissection in young adult patients. (springer.com)
  • Mutation of ACTA2 gene as an important cause of familial and nonfamilial nonsyndromatic thoracic aortic aneurysm and/or dissection (TAAD). (springer.com)
  • LeMaire SA, Russell L. Epidemiology of thoracic aortic dissection. (springer.com)
  • Launched in March of 2021, Aortic Center at Morristown Medical Center provides a comprehensive, innovative approach to patients with diseases of the thoracic aorta such as aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, aortic disease that may accompany bicuspid aortic valve, connective tissue disorder, and other aortic pathology. (atlantichealth.org)
  • Many patients with either an aneurysm or dissection in the aortic arch also present with a dissected or aneurysmal descending thoracic aorta. (cbinsights.com)
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who are diagnosed with aneurysm or dissection of the ascending aorta and have an abnormally functioning aortic valve. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who are diagnosed with an aortic dissection involving the ascending aorta. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Family screening - To identify individuals most at risk for aortic disease, the new guideline recommends family screening, including genetic testing and imaging, of first-degree relatives of individuals diagnosed with aneurysms of the aortic root or ascending thoracic aorta, or those with aortic dissection. (acc.org)
  • We present a case of coral reef aorta with hemodynamically significant symptomatic aortic stenosis causing intermittent claudication and bilateral cyanosis of the toes. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 5 Le Bars F, Charbonneau E, Leurent G, Kaladji A. First report of endovascular treatment of symptomatic coral reef aorta in the aortic arch. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (tf-TAVI) has become an established therapy-option for patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. (stanford.edu)
  • Previous studies showed that ADAMTS-5 is reduced in coronary arteries and plasma from patients with coronary artery disease ( 12 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Background: The aim of the study was to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of a suture-mediated vascular closure device to perform hemostasis after an axillary artery access during endovascular procedures on the aortic valve, the aorta and its side branches. (lu.se)
  • A 37-year-old male patient had both aortic blunt injury and coronary artery injury after a frontal car collision. (hindawi.com)
  • After failed coronary artery percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and deteriorated aortic lesion, the ruptured aorta was subsequently successfully treated by us with a self-made individualized endograft. (hindawi.com)
  • Real-world approach to comprehensive artificial intelligence-aided CT evaluation of coronary artery disease in 530 patients: A retrospective study. (ottawaheart.ca)
  • The efficacy of inspiratory muscle training in patients with coronary artery disease: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. (ottawaheart.ca)
  • The aorta is the largest artery in the body, and it carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. (atlantichealth.org)
  • That is, Stanford type A IMH involves the ascending aorta, with or without involvement of the descending aorta, and Stanford type B IMH involves the descending thoracic aorta, distal to the left subclavian artery origin. (radiologykey.com)
  • A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs when the aorta, the main artery that brings blood to the body, has an outpouching, or aneurysm, because the artery wall has become weakened. (bmc.org)
  • The aorta is the largest artery in the body and carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. (acc.org)
  • Three branches are given off from the arch of the aorta: the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery. (medscape.com)
  • Stents recently proposed as less invasive option to open surgery for patients at high risk.The screening is a reasonable option for people at risk. (panafrican-med-journal.com)
  • 50 years old) who underwent surgery for thoracic aortic diseases between 2004 and 2014. (springer.com)
  • Tracheal reconstruction is one of the greatest challenges in thoracic surgery when direct end-to-end anastomosis is impossible or after this procedure has failed. (ersjournals.com)
  • Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Jefferson is close to home in Festus, MO. (mercy.net)
  • We strive to remain on the cutting edge of cardiothoracic surgery, constantly reassessing and updating our techniques and approaches to patient care. (mercy.net)
  • Whether as a primary or secondary opinion, Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery would like the opportunity to review your case and offer our expertise and advice. (mercy.net)
  • Optimizing Care of Cardiac Surgery Patients using a Digital Platform and a Multidisciplinary Team Approach. (ottawaheart.ca)
  • The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. (ottawaheart.ca)
  • CryoLife's E-vita Open NEO enables surgeons to combine these two procedures into one, which allows patients to avoid a second surgery and provides a more cost-effective solution for hospitals. (cbinsights.com)
  • The ascending aorta is more frequently affected by aneurysms and dissections and requires open heart surgery to be repaired. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • If either is discovered via imaging tests, lifesaving treatment can include careful monitoring the injured aorta, surgery, medication and/or lifestyle changes. (acc.org)
  • In addition, the guideline updates the definition for rapid aneurysm growth rate: surgery is recommended for individuals with aneurysms of aortic root and ascending thoracic aorta with a confirmed growth rate of ≥0.3 cm per year across two consecutive years or ≥0.5 cm in one year. (acc.org)
  • Patients with moderate to severe CD are at high risk for needing surgery and hospitalization and for developing disease-related complications, corticosteroid dependence, and serious infections. (bvsalud.org)
  • To assess the oral health status of patients admitted to pre-intervention heart surgery, observing the need index concerning invasive treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • There are several types of cardiovascular surgery: myocardial revascularization, correction of valvular diseases such as their repair or replacement, diseases of the aorta, correction of congenital heart disease, cardiac pacemaker implantation and heart transplant 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Preoperative patients in cardiac surgery must provide an adequate standard of oral health, without the presence of focal dental infections or triggering infectious foci in the oral cavity since the mouth may be the main gateway-causing microorganisms of Infective Endocarditis (IE) 2 , a disease in which infectious agents colonize endocardial surfaces, producing inflammation and damage 3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The median courses of indomethacin were 1.77, congestive heart failure was shown in 11 patients (84.62%), the median age at surgery was 27.69 days and the median duration of orotracheal intubation was 22.62 days. (bvsalud.org)
  • It was performed the database at the Heart Surgery Department of Santa Marcelina Hospital to extract all cases of preterm newborn patients who had undergone surgery to repair the congenital defect. (bvsalud.org)
  • During the study period, 13 patients who underwent surgery and had a birth weight of less than 1500g were found. (bvsalud.org)
  • Actin, alpha-2, smooth muscle, aorta (ACTA2) mutations are one of the major causes of familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. (springer.com)
  • Mutations in smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) lead to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. (springer.com)
  • 2 Thoracic atherosclerosis has thus been shown to be a stronger predictor of cardiovascular events than traditional risk factors. (hcplive.com)
  • Application of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography to the Assessment of Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. (ottawaheart.ca)
  • Profound hypothermia and circulatory arrest were necessary in 19 patients (9.6%) with extensive aneurysms that involved the arch and ascending aorta (mean circulatory arrest time 46 minutes). (nih.gov)
  • Interrupted aortic arch is a very rare heart defect (affecting 3 per million live births) in which the aorta is not completely developed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients with an interrupted aortic arch usually have symptoms from birth, with nearly all presenting symptoms within two weeks (when the ductus arteriosus is usually closed). (wikipedia.org)
  • It is thought that an interrupted aortic arch occurs through excessive apoptosis in the developing, embryonic aorta. (wikipedia.org)
  • Perform a baseline echocardiogram, including views of the aortic arch and aorta. (medscape.com)
  • To summarize their presentation and management, we grouped patients according to anatomic location: group A (distal arch), group B (descending thoracic aorta), group C (visceral aorta), and group D (infrarenal aorta). (nih.gov)
  • According to the release, about 7,000 patients are treated surgically for aortic arch disease annually in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. (cbinsights.com)
  • Often, these two conditions are addressed in a two-stage repair - one to repair the arch and the next to repair the descending thoracic aorta. (cbinsights.com)
  • The ascending aorta begins above the aortic root and extends towards the neck until it begins to turn and give rise to the aortic arch. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who have aneurysmal disease that involves the entire aortic arch. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • The procedure involves excision of the ascending aorta and aortic arch. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • At the union of the ascending aorta with the aortic arch, the caliber of the vessel is increased. (medscape.com)
  • The brachiocephalic trunk is the largest branch of the arch of the aorta and divides into the right common carotid and right subclavian arteries. (medscape.com)
  • but the report was aortic arch, as in our patient who had a pulses were felt. (who.int)
  • In most patients (n = 123 [62%]) the aneurysmal disease was extensive, involving at least two thirds of the descending aorta. (nih.gov)
  • This procedure is indicated for patients who are diagnosed with aneurysmal disease involving the aortic root and ascending aorta with abnormal aortic valve leaflets. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • We provide individualized long-term care for adult patients born with congenital heart disease, including patients with diseases of the thoracic aorta. (hamiltonhealthsciences.ca)
  • Left untreated, diseases of the aorta can quickly escalate into life-threatening emergencies. (atlantichealth.org)
  • 5. Patients with musculoskeletal conditions with severe movement disorders and diseases of the central nervous system, accompanied by cognitive disorders (disorientation, inability to independently reach the destination). (who.int)
  • Thoracic aortic diseases, including disease of the descending thoracic aorta (DTA), are significant causes of death in the United States. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cardiac injury, delaying aortic repair, was suggested, as the emergence of endovascular treatment with minimal invasive advantage, and endograft may be an option for this group of patients. (hindawi.com)
  • Cardiac catheterization and echocardiography may be required to describe the relationship of the coronary vessels to an aneurysm of the ascending aorta. (mhmedical.com)
  • Boston Medical Center's cardiac and vascular surgeons specialize in the minimally invasive treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms. (bmc.org)
  • My research is focusing on diagnosing brain injury in patients who had a cardiac arrest. (lu.se)
  • Our research group has performed the TTM- and TTM2-trials which found no benefit of targeted temperature management compared to fever treatment only for survival or functional outcome in patients with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. (lu.se)
  • In contrast, patients with AR HIES lack skeletal or dental involvement and do not develop cystic lung disease. (medscape.com)
  • The use of a commercially available endovascular filter catheter (Capturex ® ) for thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in a patient with a coral reef aorta. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Several studies noted an association between coronary calcification and thoracic aorta calcification by several imaging techniques, but this association has not yet been examined in stable angina pectoris patients with the use of spiral computed tomography. (ima.org.il)
  • To examine by spiral CT the association between the presence and severity of CC [2] and thoracic aorta calcification in patients with stable angina pectoris. (ima.org.il)
  • CC was documented in 90% of the patients (n=392) and aortic calcification in 70% (n=303). (ima.org.il)
  • Age also had an effect: 87% of patients ≥ 65 years (n=219) were positive for both coronary and aortic calcification ( P = 0.005) while only 57% ≤ 65 (n=209) were positive for both ( P = 0.081). (ima.org.il)
  • Our study demonstrates a strong association between the presence and severity of CC and the presence and severity of calcification of thoracic aorta in patients with stable angina pectoris as detected by spiral CT. (ima.org.il)
  • In 153 patients (77.27%), the repair was completed with the simple clamp technique (mean clamping time 24.6 minutes). (nih.gov)
  • Indications for repair depend on the location of dilation, rate of growth, associated symptoms, and overall condition of the patient. (mhmedical.com)
  • The patient had undergone repair for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm four years prior and underwent a series of intercostal nerve blocks after experiencing persistent post-thoracotomy pain. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Patients presenting to a single center for elective left atrial appendage occlusion or transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair were randomized to large bore venous closure using the Perclose ProGlide suture-based closure or a Figure-of-Eight suture closure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients with tricuspid valve repair may be included in the study. (who.int)
  • It can also be caused after manifestations of organ or limb ischemia, in which the tear begins in the ascending aorta and progresses throughout the vessel, often extending as far as the arteries in the leg. (gulfnews.com)
  • After 12 months of statin therapy, the 20-mg group had a reduction in maximal vessel wall thickness (VWT) of 12% and vessel wall area (VWA) of 18% in the thoracic aortic plaques, whereas the 5-mg group did not (0% change in VWT and a 4% increase in VWA). (hcplive.com)
  • with the large vessel coming off the ascending aorta (As.Ao. (who.int)
  • Trauma is the leading cause of mortality in patients younger than 18 years, accounting for more than 5000 deaths annually. (medscape.com)
  • 44 patients had vascular infections, 12 had endocarditis, ated with a high mortality rate. (cdc.gov)
  • This condition affects three in every 100,000 patients and entails a 50 per cent mortality rate before the patient even reaches a hospital. (gulfnews.com)
  • In 280 patients in the Nordic Aortic Valve Intervention ( NOTION ) trial, the primary outcome of combined all-cause mortality, stroke, or myocardial infarction (MI) at 5 years was similar after TAVR or SAVR, although between-group differences included a higher rate of pacemaker placement with TAVR and a trend toward increased mortality in this group. (medscape.com)
  • 3, 4] In addition, tyrosine kinase 2 deficiency (tyk2) deficiency was reported in patients with HIES, but tyk2 deficiency is also characterized by severe viral and bacterial infections. (medscape.com)
  • However, patients with AR HIES are susceptible to viral infection characterized by severe Molluscum contagiosum and may develop severe neurological complications for unknown reasons. (medscape.com)
  • In the previously reported PARTNER trial, all-cause death was similar at 5 years in high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis who underwent TAVR and those who had SAVR, Thyregod noted. (medscape.com)
  • NOTION was an "all-comers" trial of 280 patients aged 70 years or older with severe aortic stenosis who were enrolled in two centers in Denmark and one in Sweden from 2009 to 2013 and were randomly assigned to TAVR (145 patients) or SAVR (135 patients). (medscape.com)
  • A review of autopsy studies shows a correlation between atherosclerotic plaque burden in the thoracic aorta and coronary arteries. (hcplive.com)
  • Echocardiography by catheterization, and this confirmed ies from the aorta and the other arises revealed a dilated right heart with grade the diagnosis of left hemitruncus (Fig- normally from the right ventricles in the 4 tricuspid regurgitation. (who.int)
  • We provide care for patients with all types of congenital heart defects ranging from the simple to the most complex. (hamiltonhealthsciences.ca)
  • Additional data often obtained along with vital signs include patient weight and peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2). (msdmanuals.com)
  • a greater differential suggests a vascular abnormality (eg, dissecting thoracic aorta) or a peripheral vascular disorder. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The distribution of the systemic arteries is like a ramified tree, the common trunk of which, formed by the aorta, commences at the left ventricle, while the smallest ramifications extend to the peripheral parts of the body and the contained organs (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • The specialists of the Laboratory take part in the State Assignment «Molecular-genetic mechanisms of heart remodeling and markers for CHF prediction in patients with postinfarction cardiosclerosis» (coordinated by M. Sitnikova, 2018-2020). (almazovcentre.ru)
  • After obtaining the approval of the Ethics Committee of 'Fundeni' Clinical Institute (no. 752/2020), data of the patient were retrospectively reviewed. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The management and prognostic value of thoracic aorta thrombi are poorly defined in literature. (edu.au)
  • My goal is to establish which prognostic methods are reliable for early prediction of a patients long-term neurological outcome. (lu.se)
  • The results showed that ADAMTS-5 expression was significantly reduced in the aortas of AAD patients and that SMCs were the main source of ADAMTS-5. (frontiersin.org)
  • reported that ADAMTS-5 mRNA levels are significantly reduced in human AAD aortas, while other ADAMTSs are not altered ( 13 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Results The length of the thoracic aorta was significantly related to age (r=0.54) and increased by 59 mm (males) or 66 mm (females) between the ages of 20 and 80 years. (bmj.com)
  • Patients with primary brain tumours often develop vasogenic edema and increased intracranial pressure. (bvsalud.org)
  • 1 The purpose was to determine whether MRI could capture subtle differences in plaque burden and morphology in patients using 2 different doses of atorvastatin. (hcplive.com)
  • En­rolling these patients may have blunted the effects observed on plaque burden and morphology. (hcplive.com)