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The research focused on examining CpG methylation within the TXNRD2 promoter area in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients, aiming to correlate methylation levels with clinical indexes to guide CHF treatment.
There is no solid evidence on the clinical benefits of blood cardioplegia or Custodiolâ„¢ in procedures other than coronary artery bypass grafting. We aimed to compare mortality and the risk of major cardiovascu...
Congenital focal abdominal aortic coarctation (CAAC) is a rare vascular malformation frequently misdiagnosed as mid-aortic syndrome (MAS). A significant challenge in managing CAAC, particularly in young indivi...
Schwannoma is the most common neurogenic tumor in the posterior mediastinum, however it is rarely found in the anterior mediastinum (Mediastinum 4, 2020; Radiat Med 13(4):175-7). We report a large anterior med...
The superior cavopulmonary anastomosis (SCPA) is a standard second stage procedure in single ventricle palliation. Exact timing in most single ventricle patients depends on clinical status, age, weight and in ...
The dissection of the iliac artery aneurysm is considerably rare, with limited documentation in the existing literature. Iliac artery dissection can be attributed to several causative factors, including trauma...
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) holds considerable promise in mitigating the onset and progression of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). FENDRR was selected due to its reported involvement in cardiac apoptosis and in...
The discovery of anomalous hepatic vein drainage into the atrium following extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection in patients with single ventricle is extremely rare. This study aims to enhance our unders...
Postoperative infection prevention is crucial for cardiac surgery patients. This study enrolled 579 cardiac surgery patients from November 2021 to July 2022, reporting a 12.3% incidence of postoperative pneumo...
Blunt chest trauma resulting in cardiac injury is a significant cause of mortality in trauma patients. Among the most critical sequelae, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) requi...
Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has shown potential benefits in reducing postoperative complications and improving recovery for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). This study aims t...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a chronic inflammatory disease carrying high morbidity and mortality. Interleukin (IL)-29 may be used as a biomarker for autoimmune diseases. This paper investigates the diagnos...
Atherosclerosis (AS) is increasingly recognized as a chronic inflammatory disease that significantly compromises vascular health and serves as a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases. KLRD1 is a gene th...
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a serious condition that significantly affects human health and is classified as an Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Timely diagnosis of AMI is currently paramount for guidin...
To assess the predictive performance, risk stratification capabilities, and auxiliary diagnostic utility of radiomics, deep learning, and fusion models in identifying visceral pleural invasion (VPI) in lung ad...
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease. It mainly involves abnormal proliferation and aggregation of Langerhans cells, a type of cell of the immune system.Langerhans cytosis is more common in th...
Among malignant tumors, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a major threat to human life and health. Studies have illustrated that minichromosome maintenance protein 4 (MCM4) has complex interactions wi...
The optimal surgical approach for right ventricular outflow tract obstruction in Tetralogy of Fallot aims to preserve the native pulmonary valve annulus, as this is associated with better long-term outcomes. P...
Studies have not explored consciousness during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA). However, as studies in cardiac arrest have identified a spectrum of consciousness, we sought to establish the feasibil...
Eosinophilic endocarditis or myocarditis is a major complication of hypereosinophilic syndrome, characterized by eosinophilic infiltration leading to endocardial or myocardial necrosis, thrombosis formation, a...
The aim of this study is to determine whether the presence of a negative T wave in lead V1 within 15 h after birth is associated with delayed closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm neonates withi...
To share the results of the debranching technique with zone 1 thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in high-risk patients chosen based on older age, cardiopulmonary comorbidities, and unfit for open surg...
Pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) is the most common valve replacement procedure for pulmonary valve dysfunction in congenital heart diseases (CHD). Despite the long-term need for anticoagulation and potential...
Baseline glucose levels have been implicated in the prognosis of critically ill patients. However, the prognostic value of glucose in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) has not been systematically evaluated....
To compare the application and outcomes of femoral versus axillary arterial cannulation in adult patients undergoing surgery for type A aortic dissection.
The management of recurrent tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after initial tricuspid valve (TV) repair in patients with Ebstein’s anomaly (EA) represents a complex challenge. Traditionally, tricuspid valve replace...
Ascorbic acid is an essential cofactor of catecholamine synthesis that increases capillary bed density and improves microcirculation perfusion. We hypothesized early ascorbic acid administration in cardiothora...
Prosthetic valve Endocarditis (PVE) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening infection involves a valve prosthesis or annuloplasty ring. Streptococci, including Streptococcus mitis and enterococci are majo...
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is one of the critical illnesses causing early death in infants due to alveolar surface-active substance deficiency, and the prognosis may show varying degrees of ...
Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) is an inflammatory vascular disease that primarily affects the small- and medium-sized arteries of the extremities. Coronary artery involvement in TAO is rarely reported, and w...
In the era of modern techniques for the early diagnosis and revascularization of myocardial infarction, post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect is rarely seen. However, this potentially fatal comp...
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) induces significant myocardial damage, ultimately leading to heart failure as the surrounding healthy myocardial tissue undergoes progressive deterioration due to excessive me...
Early screening for lung cancer and early treatment of malignant pulmonary nodules (PNs) contribute a lot to reducing lung cancer mortality. Whether the highly expressed lncRNA KIF9-AS1 in multiple malignancie...
The utilization of pulmonary artery catheterization (PAC) in surgical patients remains controversial. This study aims to assess the impact of PAC utilization on surgical patient outcomes.
Atherosclerosis (AS) is a cardiovascular disease that is caused by a variety of factors, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia and smoking. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been reported to participat...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, which significantly contributes to morbidity, mortality, and a diminished quality of life. Despite advancements in pharmacological treatments, ma...
The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the effect of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) targeting drugs on exercise tolerance in Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) and analyze related factors.
Postoperative period of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting can be challenging, with physical and psychological problems and symptoms. We conducted this study to explore the effect of a psycho-educational interven...
Studies have reported that Acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is associated with hypoxia and inflammation. This study aims to explore the levels of HIF-1α and IL-6 in the serum of patients with AT...
The triglyceride-glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI), a marker for insulin resistance, is recognized for its predictive role in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, including kidney disease. we explored the Ty...
We reviewed the treatment outcomes for aortic arch aneurysms in elderly patients aged > 80 years, and discussed the risk factors for each technique.
Kawasaki disease is a predisposing factor for various potentially fatal anomalies that can cause coronary artery diseases in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood if they are not appropriately treated, usually ...
To construct and validate a nomogram risk prediction model based on clinical characteristics and radiological features to predict spread through air spaces (STAS) of stage IA sub-centimeter non-small cell lung...
The incidence of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) following esophagectomy is less than 3%, but it often leads to severe complications and can even be life-threatening to patients. Surgical repair methods for TE...
Reports of large tumors of the left ventricle are rare. In this instance, we present a situation where a 57-year-old woman underwent surgical intervention for a sizable mass in her left ventricle. The mass was...
Hemiarch replacement of the ascending aorta has become routine in many aortic centers. While the addition of coronary bypass does not add a lot of time to the procedure, it carries with more significant comorb...
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), also called celiac artery compression syndrome or Dunbar syndrome, is a rare disorder caused by the compression of the celiac trunk by the median arcuate ligament, whic...
Histoplasma capsulatum infective endocarditis (IE) is rare and often fatal, especially in prosthetic valve patients, due to delayed diagnosis and limited therapeutic options. This case demonstrates the utility...
Impending paradoxical embolism (IPDE) involves venous thrombi crossing a patent foramen ovale, posing high risks of systemic embolization.
To observe, compare and explore the effect of enhanced extracorporeal counterpulsation (EECP) treatment on cardiac rehabilitation in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) after undergoing percutaneou...
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