Publications by authors named "G Widmann"
Article Synopsis
- Stroke is a significant risk following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and this study aimed to determine if patterns from CT scans can predict stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIA) in patients with severe aortic stenosis.
- The research included 124 patients and found that stroke/TIA occurred in 9.6% of cases; late-phase filling defects (FDs) in the left atrial appendage (LAA) were significantly linked to stroke, while early-phase FDs showed some correlation, particularly with lower density values.
- The study concluded that ongoing LAA filling defects observed in late-phase CT scans and certain density criteria from early-phase scans may enhance the assessment of stroke risk, suggesting a
Correction to: Micro-robotic percutaneous targeting of type II endoleaks in the angio-suite.
Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg
November 2024
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) Findings in COVID-19.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the cardiovascular system, specifically looking at how the virus affects the endothelium and can lead to coronary artery diseases and vasculitis.
- Researchers performed coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) on patients recently infected with SARS-CoV-2 to identify atypical coronary lesions and related inflammation.
- Results showed that while a significant number of acute patients exhibited serious heart conditions, most stable patients did not have severe coronary artery disease, highlighting the usefulness of CTA in evaluating COVID-19 related cardiac issues.
Objective: Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS) is a distinct section of epicardial adipose tissue. However, its association with COPD is poorly documented.
Methods: Patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) for clinical indications were recruited retrospectively and screened for LHIS and COPD.