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Management and outcomes of carcinoid heart disease with liver metastases of midgut neuroendocrine tumours

Heart BMJ

Objective Despite recent advances in surgical and interventional techniques, knowledge on the management of carcinoid heart disease (CHD) remains limited. Results Out of 43 (16%) consecutive patients with severe CHD and liver metastases of midgut NETs, 79% presented with right-sided heart failure.

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Calculating Relative Lung Perfusion Using Fluoroscopic Sequences and Image Analysis: The Fluoroscopic Flow Calculator

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

BACKGROUND:Maldistribution of pulmonary blood flow in patients with congenital heart disease impacts exertional performance and pulmonary artery growth. Currently, measurement of relative pulmonary perfusion can only be performed outside the catheterization laboratory. P<0.001).

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Latest Medical News: Partial Heart Transplant of an Infant

Wellnest

Unlike traditional approaches relying on non-viable cadaver grafts, this procedure involved the transplantation of a portion of the heart, specifically containing the aorta and pulmonary valves, sourced from an infant donor upon cardiac death. Finally, the pulmonary root was transplanted, completing the intricate procedure.

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FAQs about the Cardiology Recertification Exam

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

In early 2022, the ABIM updated its fee structure to help physicians pay less over time to maintain their certifications. The Cardiology MOC exam covers the following subjects : Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% Pulmonary Circulation Disorders 3% Systemic Disorders Affecting the Circulatory System 7% How is the exam scored?

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Patient Enrollment Commenced in Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of CardiAMP Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Failure

DAIC

About Chronic Heart Failure of Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) Heart failure of reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a clinical condition in which the output of blood from the heart is insufficient to meet the metabolic demands of the body. mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/25/2024 - 09:08 July 25, 2024 — BioCardia, Inc. ,

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Does this T wave pattern mean anything?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

2022 Jul;27(4):e12939. Epub 2022 Feb 11. I last reviewed the phenomenon of electrical alternans in My Comment at the bottom of the page in the November 28, 2022 post of Dr. Smith's ECG Blog. Prolonged ST segment and T-wave alternans with torsade de pointes secondary to hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism: A case report.

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ECG Blog #425 — Are there P Waves?

Ken Grauer, MD

PEARL # 1: Given a potentially longterm course for the patient with an ASD — it's important to appreciate that a lack of symptoms does not necessarily exclude the possibility of hemodynamically significant heart disease.

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