Publications by authors named "Ghassan A Moasis"
Tent-shape technique: another procedure to repair P2 of posterior leaflet of mitral valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
June 2011
In this report, we describe a new procedure to repair the prolapsing high mid-scallop of the mitral valve (MV) posterior leaflet (P2) with detailed consideration of the anatomy and physiology of the MV. A new artificial chord is implanted in the body of the P2 at the same height of non-prolapsing P1 and P3, and the remaining part of the prolapsing P2 is anchored to the artificial chord taking the shape of a tent.
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- Herpes virus infections, particularly HSV-1, CMV, and EBV, may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, as indicated by their presence in atherosclerotic plaques.
- A study analyzing 48 biopsies showed that HSV-1 DNA was found more frequently in plaques than in control vascular tissues, while CMV and EBV were exclusively present in the plaques.
- The presence of herpes viral DNA was linked to arterial hypertension, suggesting that these infections could impact vessel health and potentially increase the risk of atherosclerosis or restenosis in grafts used for bypass surgery.