Left atrial appendage closure is a useful technique for patients at high thromboembolic risk and contraindications for oral anticoagulation therapy. However, it can be challenging when anatomical difficulties are encountered. We present a unique case of atypical appendage uptake and how we completed the procedure.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
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Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Second People's Hospital of Anhui Province, Hefei, China.
Objective: To explore the prognostic significance of Sestrin-2 and Galectin-3 levels in atrial fibrillation complicated by left atrial remodelling, aiming to offer novel insights for prevention, treatment, and follow-up strategies.
Study Design: Analytical study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Cardiology, Second People's Hospital of Anhui Province, Hefei, China, from January 2021 to December 2023.
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
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Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria (A.O.U.), di Cagliari - Polo di Monserrato s.s. 554 Monserrato (Cagliari), Monserrato, 09045, Italy.
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January 2025
Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Objectives: Supra-normal left ventricular ejection fraction (snLVEF) represents a heterogeneous group with distinct prognoses. Left atrial (LA) strain, measured by speckle tracking echocardiography (STE), is a validated prognostic indicator. This study aimed to evaluate LA and left ventricular (LV) mechanical strains in hypertensive patients with snLVEF.
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Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Cardiology Department, Centre hospitalier de l'université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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