The long-term prognosis of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) with diffuse long lesion underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains worse. Here, we… Read More
Month: May 2024
Efficacy and safety of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic chemotherapy for malignant pleural effusion: a meta-analysis
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic chemotherapy (IPHC) in treating malignant pleural effusion (MPE).
Twenty-year experience following aortic valve replacement in patients younger than 60 years of age
Reports on long-term outcomes of surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) for patients aged < 60 years are scarce in Japan. Hence, we aimed to evaluate these outcomes in patients aged < 60 years.
Beyond Synthetics: Promising Outcomes With the Invengenx Bovine Pericardial Patch for Ventricular Septal Defect Repair in a Young Pediatric Population
Cureus. 2024 Mar 4;16(3):e55530. doi: 10.7759/cureus.55530. eCollection 2024 Mar.
ABSTRACT
Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are a prevalent congenital heart anomaly demanding safe and lasting interventions. This paper explores the application of Invengenx® bovine pericardial patch (Tisgenx, Irvine, California), a promising biomaterial, in VSD repair. We present two case studies: a seven-month-old infant and a three-year-old child undergoing VSD closure using autologous and bovine pericardial patches, respectively. Both patients tolerated the procedures well, experiencing no intra-operative complications and demonstrating excellent postoperative recovery. Echocardiography postoperatively showed no complications and improved clinical outcomes. Notably, the pericardial patches exhibited excellent integration and suture retention, highlighting their durability and compatibility with the growing heart. These cases establish the feasibility and effectiveness of the Invengenx® pericardial patch for VSD repair. The favorable outcomes in terms of safety and efficacy support the potential of this biomaterial as a valuable alternative in pediatric cardiac surgery, particularly for complex VSDs or patients with contraindications to synthetic patches. Further research is crucial to unlock the full potential of bovine pericardium as a durable and advantageous option for VSD repair in a broader range of pediatric patients.
PMID:38444930 | PMC:PMC10913133 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.55530
miR-200b-3p relieved inflammation in patients with heart failure by regulating ZEB1 expression
MicroRNA-200b-3p (miR-200b-3p) plays a pivotal role in inflammatory responses and is implicated in various inflammatory disorders. In this study, we aim to explore the role of miR-200b-3p in the inflammatory r… Read More
miR-200b-3p relieved inflammation in patients with heart failure by regulating ZEB1 expression
MicroRNA-200b-3p (miR-200b-3p) plays a pivotal role in inflammatory responses and is implicated in various inflammatory disorders. In this study, we aim to explore the role of miR-200b-3p in the inflammatory r… Read More
Extension of interval between adjacent pulse delivery cycles to deal with myocardial ischemia by intravascular lithotripsy: case report
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Risk factors and prognostic significance of early postoperative complications for patients who underwent pneumonectomy for lung cancer
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Pulmonary transplant complications: a radiologic review
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Study on risk factors and treatment strategies of hypoxemia after acute type a aortic dissection surgery
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