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Antiplatelet Therapy in Pediatric Cardiovascular Patients

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Abstract Platelets play a critical role in normal physiologic processes such as hemostasis, wound healing, inflammation, and innate immunity. However, they also play a role in the pathologic process of thrombosis. Although antiplatelet therapy is most commonly used to prevent thrombotic events for adults with atherosclerotic vascular disease...

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Coronary Artery Anatomy in Complete Transposition with Situs Solitus and Dextrocardia

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Abstract The coronary artery anatomy of complete transposition with situs solitus/levocardia (CTSSL) has been well elucidated in the current era of arterial switch operation. However, coronary artery for complete transposition with situs solitus/dextrocardia (CTSSD) has never been documented. Coronary anatomy of transposition and aortopulmonary...

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Early Outcome for the Primary Arterial Switch Operation Beyond the Age of 3 Weeks

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Abstract The arterial switch operation (ASO) for neonates is the standard management for transposition of the great arteries (TGA) with an intact ventricular septum (IVS). Patients presenting for late ASO are at risk due to the possibility of left ventricle (LV) involution. This study aimed to assess the early postoperative course and outcome...

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A Rare Type of Double Aortic Arch Diagnosed by Echocardiography in an Asymptomatic 9-Year-Old Patien

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Abstract A case of double aortic arch with an atretic left arch distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery was suspected by echocardiography (ECHO) in an asymptomatic 9-year-old girl and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The authors report their ECHO findings, which could be an important diagnostic tool for symptomatic...

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Hepatic Adenomatosis in a 7-Year-Old Child Treated Earlier With a Fontan Procedure

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Abstract Patients who undergo a Fontan procedure experience some degree of liver disease. Hemodynamic changes such as central venous hypertension, depressed dynamic cardiac output, and late ventricular dysfunction combined with long-standing hypoxia preceding the Fontan procedure all are recognized risk factors for hepatic injury. The histopathologic...

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Near Infrared Spectroscopy: Guided Tilt Table Testing for Syncope

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Abstract Syncope is transient loss of consciousness. Neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS) is the most common cause of syncope. Head-up tilt-table test (HUTT) has been used to demonstrate physiologic events during graded orthostatic challenge in individuals with significant handicap from NCS. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) provides a noninvasive...

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Prenatal Diagnosis of a Rare Case of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Associated With Pulmonary Valve

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Abstract A rare case of hypoplastic left heart syndrome associated with pulmonary stenosis detached prenatally is reported. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Images in Pediatric CardiologyDOI 10.1007/s00246-010-9677-xAuthors M. Cantinotti, Pasquinucci Hospital, National Research Council Fondazione Monasterio Via Aurelia Sud Massa ItalyS...

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High-density lipoproteins and cardiovascular disease: 2010 update

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy , March 2010, Vol. 8, No. 3, Pages 413-423.

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Loss-of-function CYP2C9 variants: finding the correct clinical role for Type 2 diabetes pharmacogene

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy , March 2010, Vol. 8, No. 3, Pages 339-343.

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Implications of torcetrapib failure for the future of HDL therapy: is HDL-cholesterol the right targ

cardiologylinks — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:26:27 GMT

Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy , March 2010, Vol. 8, No. 3, Pages 345-358.

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