suppression of arterial intimal hyperplasia is associated with decreased expression of sialyl Lewis X homing receptors on mononuclear cells and E-selectin in endothelial cells

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Basic Considerations Cilostazol suppression of arterial intimal hyperplasia is associated with decreased expression of sialyl Lewis X homing receptors on mononuclear cells and E-selectin in endothelial cells Takigawa T, Tsurushima…

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Innovation Update

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Fig. 8.1 HeartMate III fully magnetically levitated left ventricular assist system The rotor is fully supported by magnetic levitation, obviating mechanical or fluid bearings. Both drive (i.e., rotation) and levitation…

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Older Destination Therapy Patient Selection

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References Dates Device # Indication Criteria Data type Statistics El-Banayosy et al. [2] 1992–2000 Thoratec 104 BTT >60 Bad Oeynhausen OR 3.87 Dang (2001) 1993–1999 Novacor 464 BTT >65 Registry…

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Improving Clinical Outcomes: A Targeted Approach

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Patient profile Patient characteristics 1 Critical cardiogenic shock despite escalating support 2 Progressive decline with inotrope dependence 3 Clinically stable with mild to moderate inotrope dependence 4 Recurrent, not refractory,…

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Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Trauma

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Fig. 11.1 CT of a blunt pancreatic injury Fig. 11.2 CT of a gunshot wound of the liver and pancreas Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is very useful in identifying injuries…

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