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    Long-term results of etiology-based thoracic endovascular aortic repair: a single-center experience

    The use of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) and Stanford type B aortic dissection (TBAD) has been increasing; however, in terms of etiology, the differences of lon...

    Akitoshi Takazawa, Toshihisa Asakura, Ken Nakazawa, Osamu Kinoshita in Heart and Vessels (2024)

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    Mid- and long-term results of open repair for chronic type B aortic dissection in endovascular era

    Medical management is the standard treatment of chronic type B aortic dissection (CTBAD). However, the roles of open surgical repair (OSR) and thoracic endovascular repair (TEVAR) in patients with CTBAD remain...

    Akitoshi Takazawa, Toshihisa Asakura, Osamu Kinoshita in Heart and Vessels (2024)

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    Association between left ventricular ejection fraction and mortality after Bentall procedure

    Root infection or dissection involving coronary artery frequently necessitates an emergent Bentall procedure, with low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). In contrast, concerning an elective Bentall for...

    Masahiko Ando, Haruo Yamauchi, Takayuki Gyoten, Hyoe Komae in Heart and Vessels (2022)

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    Association between infectious event and de novo malignancy after heart transplantation

    The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of and risk factors for de novo malignancy after heart transplantation (HTx) in a single center. We assessed 102 consecutive patients who received HTx and ...

    Chie Bujo, Eisuke Amiya, Masaru Hatano, Masaki Tsuji, Hisataka Maki in Heart and Vessels (2021)

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    Significant impact of left ventricular assist device models on the value of flow-mediated dilation: effects of LVAD on endothelial function

    The precise physiological changes associated with the use of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) are not well characterized. We examined the impact of changes in hemodynamic state using LVAD on endothelial f...

    Aya Watanabe, Eisuke Amiya, Masaru Hatano, Masafumi Watanabe in Heart and Vessels (2020)

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    Temporary inferior vena cava filter for deep vein thrombosis and acute pulmonary thromboembolism: effectiveness and indication

    Although the temporary inferior vena cava filter (IVC-F) is being used increasingly for protection against pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), indications for its use are not established. Our strategy for the pre...

    Ryuichi Kai, Hiroshi Imamura, Setuo Kumazaki, Yuichi Kamiyoshi in Heart and Vessels (2006)