<b><i>Background:</i></b> The cortical vessel signs (CVSs) on susceptibility-weighted images (SWIs) have been reported in patients with hyperacute ischemic stroke. We evaluated the change of this susceptibility sign immediate SWI after full recanalization and its clinical implications. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Nineteen stroke who had acute large artery occlusion underwent post-recanalization were enrolled study. ICA (internal carotid artery, 2...

Heart failure (HF), particularly acute decompensated heart (ADHF), remains a significant health challenge, with limited long‐term therapeutic options to alleviate congestion and improve cardiac function. Pharmacological treatments focus on reducing congestion, but many patients are discharged persistent symptoms, leading poor outcomes. Current device‐based solutions, such as balloon catheters, offer some relief from fluid overload require hospitalization, driveline, direct blood contact,...

Objective Prognosis of myocardial infarction tends to be worse when serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level is high. miRNAs are also known involved in different pathogeneses heart diseases such as infarction. However, how CRP has not been fully elucidated. We hypothesized that changes the miRNA profile during ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) myocardium. To confirm this hypothesis, we performed global expression profiling myocardium using IRI and infusion rat model. Methods After ligation...

Early reocclusion is a major concern associated with poor clinical outcomes in patients an ischemic cerebral stroke. This occurs most frequently partial initial recanalization. study focuses on recanalization stagnant antegrade flow after intravenous (IV) tPA or spontaneously, treated the administration of intra-arterial (IA) tirofiban. Three M1 occlusion diagnostic studies had occluded segment that was recanalized IV spontaneously. In all cases, IA tirofiban administrated. We evaluated...

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between image characteristics on preoperative chest CT and severe pleural adhesion during surgery in lung cancer patients. We included consecutive 124 patients who underwent surgeries. Preoperative retrospectively reviewed assess thickening or calcification, pulmonary calcified nodules, active inflammation, extent emphysema, interstitial pneumonitis, bronchiectasis operated thorax. calcification visually estimated categorized into two...

ObjectiveWe evaluated vessel wall characteristics and changes in the lumen diameter (LD) of saphenous vein (SV) conduits harvested with minimal manipulation used as Y-composite grafts based on situ left internal thoracic artery (ITA) 1 year after coronary revascularization.MethodsTwenty-eight patients who underwent off-pump revascularization using minimally manipulated SV were studied. Quantitative angiography was performed early postoperatively to evaluate conduits. An intravascular...

Effective teamwork in paediatric cardiac surgery is known to improve team performance and surgical outcomes. However, low- middle-income countries (LMICs), including Mongolia, understudied. We examined multiple dimensions of inform a team-based training programme strengthen care Mongolia.We used mixed-methods approach, combining social network analysis in-depth interviews with medical staff, explore the structure, process, quality, context at single centre. conceptualised team's structure...

Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is recognized as a safe and effective treatment modality for early-stage lung cancer anterior mediastinal masses.Recently, novel articulating instruments have been developed introduced to endoscopic surgery.Here, we share our early experiences with VATS major pulmonary resection thymectomy performed using ArtiSential instruments.Methods: At the Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, 500 patients...

Objective The molecular mechanisms of the degeneration aortic wall in abdominal aneurysm (AAA) are poorly understood. monomeric form C-reactive protein (mCRP) is deposited damaged cardiovascular organs and aggravates prognosis; however, it unknown whether mCRP degenerated aorta (AAA). We investigated AAA examined associated pathogenic signaling pathways. Methods Twenty-four cases were analyzed their histological features compared according to level serum CRP degree deposition. Proteomic...

ABSTRACT Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially lethal condition that often remains asymptomatic until it ruptures. Recent research suggests immune-inflammatory processes are associated with AAA development, yet the exact mechanisms remain unclear. Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) serves as prognostic marker for and various cardiovascular diseases. When CRP accumulates in damaged tissues, transforms into monomeric form, exacerbating tissue damage. Our previous study...

We evaluated echocardiographic changes of left ventricular (LV) function in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients with LV dysfunction, and examined cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) parameters associated improved function. Seventy-seven CABG presenting decreased ejection fraction (LVEF, ≤ 35%) who underwent preoperative gadolinium-enhanced CMR were enrolled. A 16-segment model was used to analyze imaging. viable myocardial segment defined as 50% transmural extent late gadolinium...

Background Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) is the simple, non-invasive, gold-standard method for assessing arterial stiffness. However, baPWV has been shown to be associated with renal dyfunction, a few reports demonstrating an association between and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) among surgical patients. Methods We retrospectively analyzed preoperative data that were prospectively collected from 164 patients who underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)...

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare malignant tumor. Herein, we report case 52-year-old male patient who had postprandial abdominal distension and right upper quadrant pain. The computed tomography (CT) angiogram showed an IVC mass extending from infrahepatic to suprarenal cava. radiologic findings were suggestive leiomyosarcoma. Surgical resection reconstruction with cryopreserved homograft performed. follow-up CT revealed be disease-free 6 months after surgery...

We evaluated the effect of monomeric C-reactive protein (CRP) deposition on areas at risk (AAR) myocardium with ischaemia-reperfusion injury.Myocardial injury model was produced by ligation left anterior descending coronary artery for 45 min followed reperfusion using female Sprague-Dawley rats. Tissue from non-ischaemic areas, and infarct determined Evans blue 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining obtained sham group, without injection group (I/R only group), CRP + group). assessed...

For high-risk patients, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a good option but may lead to serious complications, which should be addressed immediately. A 75-year-old man with history of abdominal surgery underwent EVAR for an the aorta and iliac arteries. During EVAR, artery rupture graft limb occlusion occurred, they were successfully managed by additional deployment stent balloon thrombectomy, respectively. We, herein, report rare case simultaneous development two fatal...

Incidence of atrial fibrillation is considerably high after open heart surgery, which may prolong hospitalization and increase mortality. The aim the present study to investigate perioperative risk factors for occurrence new-onset following isolated coronary artery bypass grafting.A retrospective study.A total 327 Korean patients recorded have undergone first-time grafting no preoperative history were included. data obtained from electronic health record January 2010 December 2019 at a...

The aim of this study was to report our early experiences with the endovascular repair ruptured descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (rDTAAs), which are a rare and life-threatening condition.Among 42 patients who underwent (TEVAR) between October 2010 September 2015, five (11.9%) suffered an rDTAA.The mean age 72.4±5.1 years, all were male. Hemoptysis hemothorax present in three (60%) two (40%) patients, respectively. Hypovolemic shock noted emergency operations. A hybrid operation performed...

We present a patient who developed recurrent angina after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Myocardial single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) demonstrated deterioration in the myocardial perfusion, and angiography revealed an overgrown side branch of grafted left internal thoracic (ITA); otherwise, there were no significant changes compared with previous imaging studies obtained CABG. After percutaneous embolization ITA branch, was resolved SPECT showed improved perfusion.