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Meta-analysis of MitraClip and PASCAL for transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair
BACKGROUND: Despite the promising results of both MitraClip and PASCAL systems for the treatment of mitral regurgitation (MR), there is …
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Drug-coated balloons versus drug-eluting stents in patients with in-stent restenosis: An updated meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis
BACKGROUND: Drug-coated balloons (DCB) have promising results in the management of in-stent restenosis (ISR), still their role remains a major …
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To repair or to replace in mitral valve infective endocarditis? an updated meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Valve infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that affects patients' livelihoods. Current surgical options in mitral valve …
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Cardioprotective role of royal jelly in the prevention of celecoxib-mediated cardiotoxicity in adult male albino rats
BACKGROUND: Celecoxib, a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is used for the management of short- and long-term pain as …
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Transbronchial lymph node forceps biopsy as a novel tool in diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy: a pilot study
BACKGROUND: Differential diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy is an issue of debate. Lymph nodes may be enlarged due to a variety …
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Tracheal resection anastomosis for rare tracheal inflammatory lesions mimicking malignancy: report of 2 cases
BACKGROUND: Tumor-like lesions of the trachea are rare and challenging in diagnosis and management. Inflammatory myofibroblastoma, also known as Inflammatory …
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Nonmalignant tracheal stenosis: presentation, management and outcome in limited resources setting
BACKGROUND: Nonmalignant tracheal stenosis is a potentially life threatening conditions that develops as fibrotic healing from intubation, tracheostomy, caustic injury …
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Dieulafoy’s disease of the bronchus: rare but potentially fatal: a case report and a review of literature
BACKGROUND: Dieulafoy's disease of the bronchus can cause massive and even fatal hemoptysis. Even though it is rare, it should …
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Prevalence and treatment outcome of bronchopleural fistula: a multi-center study in Ethiopia
PURPOSE: The study aimed to assess the magnitude, risk factors, and management outcome of patients with a bronchopleural fistula at …
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Huge left atrial myxoma: about 2 cases resected in the Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Myxoma is the most common cardiac tumor, found in 75-80% of cases in the left atrium. It can grow …
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Health related quality of life of patients following mechanical valve replacement surgery for rheumatic mitral stenosis in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The assessment of outcomes of interventions based on the patient's perspective using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) has been increasingly …
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An unusual occurrence of penetrating aortic arch injury by a ball-point pen: a case report and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Aortic arch injuries account for about 8% of thoracic aortic injuries. Penetrating zone I neck injuries account for 18% …
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Post-Acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) right atrioventricular and vena cava thrombus on top of a myxoma. A Case report
Post-Acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) is considered to be one of the least understood post-infectious syndromes. We report a case of …
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Measurement of health-related quality of life post aortic valve replacement via minimally invasive incisions
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive aortic surgery is growing in popularity among surgeons. Although many clinical reports have proven both the safety …
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Comparison of preoperative trans-thoracic echocardiography with intraoperative findings in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing surgery: a prospective observational study
OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic accuracy and safety of trans-thoracic echocardiography alone for indicating surgery by correlating preoperative trans-thoracic echocardiography …
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Neonatal cardiogenic shock revealing obstructive cardiac Hibernoma: case report
BACKGROUND: Cardiac Hibernomas are very rare benign tumors and usually remain asymptomatic. Neonatal cardiogenic shock due to cardiac tumors is …
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Assessment of carotid artery stenosis and lower limb peripheral ischemia before coronary artery bypass grafting operations: a non-randomized clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease affecting the coronary, carotid, and lower limb arteries. Cerebrovascular accidents and lower limb ischemia …
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Sternal reconstruction using locking compression plates (LCP): our experience in Egypt, a case series
BACKGROUND: Sternal fractures are rare accounting for about 3-8% of traumatic chest. There are many lines of treatments for sternal …
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Mitral valve replacement in mitral stenosis; the problem of small left ventricle
BACKGROUND: Mitral valve stenosis in adults especially due to rheumatic heart disease may be associated with a smaller than normal …
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The largest reported intrathoracic lipoma: a case report and current perspectives review
BACKGROUND: The huge size intrathoracic lipomas are very rare. Few cases have been reported worldwide. To our knowledge, this presented …
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