Publications by authors named "Bao-wei Xu"

Background: The water entry of a submersible aircraft, which is transient, highly coupled, and nonlinear, is complicated. After analyzing the mechanics of this process, the change rate of every variable is considered. A dynamic model is build and employed to study vehicle attitude and overturn phenomenon during water entry.

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Objective: To investigate the management of pregnancy and cardiovascular complications in women with Marfan syndrome (MFS).

Methods: From October 1994 to September 2006, 30 patients with MFS undergoing cardiovascular surgery were studied retrospectively.

Results: In the labor of 46 offsprings given birth by 30 women, 5 cases (11%) were performed elective cesarean section because of the existence of aortic complication, and 12 (26%) were diagnosed as MFS.

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Article Synopsis
  • The Robicsek procedure is designed for patients with dilation of the ascending aorta and aortic valve disease, examining its short to mid-term outcomes after surgery.
  • A study involving 30 patients showed successful outcomes with no hospital deaths, and the average aortic diameter decreased significantly during an 18-month follow-up.
  • The Robicsek operation offers advantages over other surgical options, like the Bentall and David procedures, by providing effective results with shorter surgery times and lower risks for patients with the condition.
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