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Ischaemic heart diseases continue to be a major global health concern and a leading cause of death. To develop more effective treatments, it is essential for researchers to work with animal models that closely replicate human cardiac physiology. In a notable step forward, Pius et al. present a refined, minimally invasive ovine model of ischaemia–reperfusion–infarction which ...
The field of medicine is constantly evolving, with new procedures and technologies emerging that improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. As these innovations advance, the materials that make them possible become increasingly important. One such group of materials, fluoropolymers, is proving to be essential for a variety of cutting-edge medical procedures. Known for their exceptional ...
Patient was referred for CABG, but refused open heart surgery. This was an LAD/ D1, Medina 1.1.1 bifurcation. Access was femoral. ...
Natural orifice trans- luminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is one such alterna- tive. NOTES has potential benefits compared to conventional laparoscopic and open surgery, including reduced abdominal wall trauma and trocar site complica- tions, lower infection rates, less postoperative pain, decreased hospital stays, and excellent cosmetic results. ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disease. It affects about two thirds of adults in the U.S. at some point in their lives and accounts for greater than 4 million physician visits every yearl?. The so-called typical symptoms of GERD consist of heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia. Cough, wheezing, hoarseness or chest pain may be present and are termed atypical ...
KEY WORDS: Vascular trauma; vascular conduit; trauma surgery. Vascular injury is a significant contributor to loss of life and limb in the civilian and military setting.1 The incidence of vascular trauma in combat has increased from a rate of 2% to 3% during the Vietnam War to more than 15% in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.2,3 The increased rate is multifactorial and partly ...
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis, or LSS, is a common condition in which the lower spinal canal narrows and compresses the nerves in the lower back. Lumbar spinal stenosis is generally caused by aging and natural wear and tear on the spine. With lumbar spinal stenosis, thickened ligament, overgrowth of bone, and/or bulging discs in the lower back put pressure on the ...
Considering Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful or numbing condition that affects the hands and fingers. It’s caused by pressure on one main nerves of the hand, the median nerve. The nerve passes through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the “carpal tunnel” (hence the name of the disorder). The pressure causes the nerve to ...
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the two-year effectiveness of this restorative neurostimulator in patients with disabling CLBP secondary to multifidus muscle dysfunction and no indications for spine surgery. Materials and Methods Open-label follow-up of 204 participants implanted with a restorative neurostimulation system (ReActiv8, Mainstay Medical, ...
Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of European Society for Vascular Surgery. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). ...
Interventional Oncology, the 4th pillar of modern cancer care Until the late 90s, modern cancer care consisted of three pillars of treatment: surgery (through tumor resection), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. ...
You've probably heard amazing stories of surgeons performing successful, yet extremely delicate and risky procedures such as open-heart surgery, separation of conjoined twins, craniotomy, thoracic aortic dissection repair, oesophagectom, spinal osteomyelitis surgery, and many more. ...
Generally, surgical asepsis is applied during all invasive procedures when the skin is not intact or when internal areas of the body are being entered. This ranges from treating open wounds, to surgeries and health screenings. Sterilization Validation Regardless of the complexity of the procedure, one thing that remains a constant is the need for sterile ...
As a minimally invasive procedure, pDVA can be proposed to a patient who is unfit for open surgery but is a good candidate for endovascular revascularization. ...
A different approach Earlier this year, the FDA granted approval to Abbott Laboratories for its Mitraclip device used to repair a leaky mitral valve without open-heart surgery. It was the first transcatheter mitral valve intervention therapy approved to treat select heart failure patients with clinically significant FMR. The Mitraclip system initially was ...
Abstract Background: Passage of flatus after abdominal surgery signals resolution of physiological postoperative ileus (POI) and often, particularly after complex open surgeries, serves as the trigger to initiate oral feeding. ...
Location: GP Surgeries Service: Legionella risk assessment by microbiological testing. Project Description: A Legionella risk assessment survey is an examination of the potential risks presented by engineered water systems, and seeks to identify and prevent the risks of exposure to Legionella bacteria from work activities and water systems. Envirochem visited the ...
Location: GP Surgeries Service: Legionella risk assessment by microbiological testing. Project Description: A Legionella risk assessment survey is an examination of the potential risks presented by engineered water systems, and seeks to identify and prevent the risks of exposure to Legionella bacteria from work activities and water systems. Envirochem visited the ...
Several options to treat US exist, including repeated dilatations, stents, and open surgery. A urethral stent is a good, minimally invasive option but has major limitations, such as stent migration, mucosal growth, and incontinence, especially for bladder-neck strictures. ...
The high variability in the required operating room (OR) time of open heart surgeries with approximately four and a half hours average overall duration is the main challenge in managing OR utilisation. We evaluate, with a discrete-event simulation model, how three different process changes – a four-day OR week, better accuracy in OR time forecasting and having ...