Publications by authors named "F Al-Hakim"
Vascular stents (VS) have revolutionized the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as evidenced by the fact that the implantation of VS in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients has become a routine, easily approachable surgical intervention for the treatment of stenosed blood vessels. Despite the evolution of VS throughout the years, more efficient approaches are still required to address the medical and scientific challenges, especially when it comes to peripheral artery disease (PAD). In this regard, three-dimensional (3D) printing is envisaged as a promising alternative to upgrade VS by optimizing the shape, dimensions and stent backbone (crucial for optimal mechanical properties), making them customizable for each patient and each stenosed lesion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRheumatic fever remains a significant health problem in Jordan. We retrospectively reviewed medical charts of 28 boys and 22 girls (mean age at presentation 10.5 +/- 2.
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- The current devices for closing persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with high pulmonary artery pressure have limitations, including a risk of embolization.
- A study evaluated the effectiveness of the Amplatzer muscular ventricular septal defect occluder (AMVSDO) in seven patients aged 5-12 with large PDAs and high pressures, and achieved a 100% occlusion rate without complications.
- Results showed a significant decrease in pulmonary artery pressure and successful device delivery with good outcomes at one-year follow-up, highlighting the need for more research to further assess its long-term efficacy and safety.
Objective: To evaluate the role of balloon coarctation angioplasty (BCA) in the management of patients with native coarctation of the aorta.
Background: BCA has emerged as an alternative to surgery for patients with native coarctation of the aorta. However, its role remains controversial.