Publications by authors named "Tai Leung Daniel Chan"
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- The study reviews the trends and outcomes of advanced heart failure (AHF) and heart transplants in Hong Kong over the past 30 years, marking the 30th anniversary of heart transplant services in the region.
- Data from 1993 to 2021 shows an increasing prevalence of AHF, correlating with rising clinic referrals and utilization of mechanical circulatory support devices, particularly venoarterial ECMO.
- Survival rates for heart transplant recipients and those receiving durable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are comparable, highlighting improvements in AHF management despite the growing complexity of patient needs.
Background: Total arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure has changed the landscape of therapy for aortic arch diseases. The optimal landing zone for a FET is controversial. We sought to share our early and midterm results of the FET procedure as well as compare the clinical outcomes of proximal and distal FET anastomosis.
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