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Stent Implantation Across the Atrial Flow Regulator Device
The Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) is a self-expandable double-disc device with a central fenestration, intended to maintain a calibrated communication...
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The experience of device failure after cochlear implantation
BackgroundThe present study describes the treatment of patients at a tertiary institution who experienced device failure after Cochlear Implantation...
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Myocardial recovery following left ventricular assist device implantation
Durable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have consistently shown improved mortality and morbidity in patients with end-stage heart failure....
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Intra-aortic band impairs transapical device implantation in a pig: a case report
BackgroundAnatomic anomalies in the ascending aorta may impair the implantation and testing of cardiovascular devices in humans and animal models.
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Right heart failure after left ventricular assist device implantation: a persistent problem
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is an option for bridge-to-transplant or destination therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure. Right...
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Outcomes of an expedited same-day discharge protocol following cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation
BackgroundWith increasing constraints on healthcare resources, greater attention is being focused on improved resource utilization. Prior studies...
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Parameters for estimating the feasibility of implantation of a semi-implantable bone conduction device (SIBCD) in children and adolescents
PurposeIn children and adolescents, preoperative planning for a semi-implantable bone conduction device (SIBCD) is crucial. The geometric changes of...
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Left ventricular assist device implantation and clinical outcomes in the Netherlands
BackgroundLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy is an established treatment for advanced heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. We...
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Robotically assisted outflow graft anastomosis in minimally invasive left-ventricular assist device implantation: feasibility, surgeon comfort, and operative times in an anatomical study
Upper hemi-sternotomy is a common approach for outflow graft anastomosis to the ascending aorta in minimally invasive left-ventricular assist device...
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“Kyushu-style” collaboration between the implantable ventricular assist device implantation and management centers: a republication of the article published in Japanese journal of artificial organs
Collaboration between the implantation centers, management centers, and regional core hospitals is a key factor in securing long-term implantable...
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Impact of Psychosocial Risk Factors on Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation Patients undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device Implantation
BackgroundThe impact of psychosocial risk factors (PSRFs) on outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO)...
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Pectoral muscle mass is not a robust prognostic factor for survival after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation
BackgroundLeft ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are an established treatment for end-stage left ventricular heart failure. Parameters are needed to...
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FLAVOUR Study: FLow profiles And postoperative VasOplegia after continUous-flow left ventriculaR assist device implantation
AbstractThis study aims to associate the incidence of postoperative vasoplegia and short-term survival to the implantation of various left...
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Implantation of short-term biventricular assist device (BiVAD) using the CentriMag™ system: the Manchester technique
Biventricular assist devices (BiVADs) using the CentriMag™ system are being used increasingly as a form of short-term mechanical circulatory support...
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Preoperative higher right ventricular stroke work index increases the risk of de novo aortic insufficiency after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation
During continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (CF-LVAD) support, hemodynamic shear stress causes a burden on aortic valve (AV) leaflets,...
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Tissue response following implantation with the posterior dynamic distraction device (PDDD) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
PurposeThe PDDD is a ratchet-based, unidirectional expandable rod to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), primarily by correcting scoliotic...
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The effectiveness and safety of annulus closure device implantation in lumbar discectomy for patients with lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to systematically estimate the effectiveness and safety of annulus closure device (ACD) implantation in...
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Residual low-frequency hearing after early device activation in cochlear implantation
PurposeThe cochlear implant (CI) is a standard treatment for patients with severe to profound hearing loss. In recent years, early device activation...
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“When I do have some time, rather than spend it polishing silver, I want to spend it with my grandkids”: a qualitative exploration of patient values following left ventricular assist device implantation
BackgroundValues are broadly understood to have implications for how individuals make decisions and cope with serious illness stressors, yet it...
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Impact of diastolic pulmonary gradient and pulmonary vascular remodeling on survival after left ventricular assist device implantation and heart transplantation
BackgroundThe left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly used for advanced heart failure as a bridge to heart transplantation or as a...
