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..Development of surgical treatment for the disease was essential in preventing premature death and improving the quality of life of children...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hemodynamic and echocardiographic function of hearts transplanted with the modified bicaval anastomosis technique (mBCAT)...

..The long-term outcome of pediatric coronary artery bypass for patients with severe inflammatory coronary sequelae secondary to Kawasaki disease is unknown...

..The production of nitric oxide and prostanoids by the ITA endothelium and their beneficial effects on the downstream coronary artery should therefore be taken into consideration when debating the merits of CABG vs. PCI...

..We investigated long-term outcomes of the distal false lumen of the aorta and aortic branches after distal anastomosis of the graft only to the true lumen in chronic type B aortic dissection...

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..Postoperative sinus rhythm conversion by the maze procedure may reduce left ventricular size, and the incidence of thromboembolic episodes in mitral valve repair...

..The aim of this study was to examine the usefulness of the EuroSCORE, and our modification of it regarding age, in predicting mortality after aortic arch repair performed with selective cerebral perfusion...

..These findings indicate that heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor and amphiregulin genes are induced by gastrin and that they play a role in the trophic action of gastrin on oxyntic mucosa...

..We have since 2002 gradually elevated the temperature of HCA from 20 degrees C to 28 degrees C for aortic arch surgery. This study explored the impact of different temperatures during HCA with SCP on neurologic complications...

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..Thus, transplantation of monolayered mesenchymal stem cells may be a new therapeutic strategy for cardiac tissue regeneration...

..We sought to investigate the durability and mechanism of the Carpentier-Edwards pericardial xenograft in the mitral position in comparison with that of the Ionescu-Shiley pericardial xenograft...

..To evaluate the results after total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) in small children, our clinical experience was retrospectively reviewed...

..However, use of the simultaneous maze procedure for AF associated with ASD remains controversial. We examined the efficacy and risk of the use of the maze procedure in these patients...

..As a precaution, it is necessary to be meticulous when stitching the internal felt strip...

..In addition, electron microscopy showed that myocardium in the TX group was most maintained. CONCLUSION: Bone marrow mononuclear cell transplantation had beneficial effects in doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy...

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..CONCLUSIONS: Surgical and late outcomes of aortic arch repair under circulatory arrest appear favorable, though late dilatation of the residual aorta is a matter of concern...

..Off-pump total arterial revascularization is a safe and less invasive procedure at the time of redo operation, even for patients with Kawasaki disease...

..Postoperative ultrasonic cardiography revealed preservation of left ventricular function with no perivalvular leakage...

..We sought to assess the impact of diabetic retinopathy on long-term outcome among patients with diabetes and multivessel coronary artery disease (MVD) following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG)...

..The purpose of this study was to compare the results of total aortic arch replacement using two different methods of brain protection, particularly with respect to neurologic outcome...

..To determine whether continuous systemic perfusion is of effective use when establishing primary repair of the aortic obstruction and associated cardiac malformations...

..In addition, local injection of MSC conditioned medium recovered AV conduction in 2 of 15 rats (13%). MSC transplantation improved AV conduction in a rat model of complete AVB, at least in part through antifibrotic paracrine effects...

..In the present study, we examined the impact of the patent SV graft to the left coronary artery on the long-term patency of the ITA to left anterior descending (LAD) artery bypass...

..CONCLUSIONS: Atrial fibrillation was not uncommon after aortic arch repair. Advanced age was the only preoperative risk factor for postoperative atrial fibrillation...

..MVP should not be performed in patients with rheumatic disease because of higher incidence of late failure...

..37, 95% CI: 2.30-12.52) as predictors of late stroke. CONCLUSIONS: Postoperative atrial fibrillation and preoperative prevalence of craniocervical lesions were found to be risk factors for late stroke after total aortic arch repair...

..CM is a reliable and less invasive surgical option for the AF associated with mitral valve disease...

..We assess the outcome of emergency total arch replacement with a modified elephant trunk technique for acute type A aortic dissection to clarify whether our aggressive approach is justified in certain patients...

..Infectious and congenital etiologies, as well as nonbacterial inflammatory diseases, were ruled out. Idiopathic aortitis or aortitis due to polyarteritis nodosa might fit the case...

..These results suggest that calphostin C can upregulate expression of AR mRNA via reactive oxygen species...

..She died of multiple organ failure on postoperative day 74. Autopsy demonstrated transmural necrosis of the esophagus secondary to ischemia. Ischemia of the esophagus secondary to aortic dissection is extremely rare...

..The incidence of cerebral complications is high in patients with aortic arch aneurysm...

..The patient recovered well postoperatively without infection...

..We have performed 21 cases of heart transplantation at our institution. We retrospectively reviewed the complications and its incidence in those post transplant course...

..Although the mortality of the TVR in the patient with cirrhosis remains still high, this new technique seems to provide better outcome in this kind of patients...

..To prevent hemorrhagic complications under systemic heparinization, simultaneous hysterectomy should be considered as one option...

..The suture was totally encapsulated with host tissues composed of dense fibrous tissue covered with endothelial cells...

..The aim of this study is to review the early and long-term results and quality of life after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery in octogenarians to justify our prompt surgical intervention...

..The mechanism leading to the development of cavitation bubbles depended on the valve closing velocity and the valve stop geometry. Most of the cavitation bubbles were observed around the valve stop and were generated by the squeeze flow...

..Longer follow-up is needed to determine how well ePTFE leaflets will fare...

..CONCLUSIONS: Biventricular repair provided good long-term outcomes in patients with right atrial isomerism. In selected circumstances, biventricular repair is an acceptable alternative to the Fontan procedure...

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..We investigated whether age at Fontan completion affects subsequent hemodynamics and exercise capacity in patients with a dominant left ventricle followed up for more than 5 years...

..03). CONCLUSION: The combined maze procedure and valve replacement is safe and effective in selected patients. Restoration of regular rhythm significantly reduced the incidence of late stroke...

..There was no significant difference in graft patency between the groups (95.6% vs 94.9%). OPCAB reduced the mortality and morbidity of coronary revascularization, with a shorter operating time and more rapid recovery from surgery...

..Thus, allogeneic injection of FM-MSC may be a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of severe peripheral vascular disease. Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is found at the end of this article...

..In conclusion, MSC-derived conditioned medium had protective effects on CPC and enhanced their migration and differentiation...

..The SuMit valve is designed to be placed in a supraannular position, and is useful to prevent valves from getting stuck...

..Considering the potential risks such as rupture, systemic thromboembolism, and arrhythmia, an early surgical intervention should be employed for this rare abnormality even in a child without clinical symptoms...

..The intercostal arteries were reconstructed end-to-end using small-caliber interposition grafts to the aortic prosthesis. Preoperative magnetic resonance angiography identified the artery of Adamkiewicz and facilitated its preservation...

..In this study we investigated reliable predictors of LVAS weaning...

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..Atrial arrhythmia remains one of the major complications in the longer term after the Fontan procedure...

..Patients with particularly high insertion of anomalous pulmonary veins should be treated and followed with specific caution for preserving an unobstructed caval pathway...

..1% and 95.8% vs. end-to-side 96.3% and 86.3%) in group S. CONCLUSIONS: OPCAB to small coronary artery branches with arterial grafts provided satisfactory graft patency and stenosis free rates...

..006). CONCLUSION: These results demonstrate the early adaptation of the LITA as a blood source of the Y-composite RA graft in OPCAB and the rationale for using the LITA as a single blood source for total coronary artery revascularization...

..This effect may be mediated in part by the angiogenic potency of AM itself and the beneficial effects of AM on the survival, adhesion, and differentiation of transplanted MNCs...

..An international registry of partial left ventriculectomy (PLV) has been expanded, updated, and refined to include 440 cases voluntarily reported from 51 hospitals in 11 countries...

..We investigated the feasibility of myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) to evaluate regional perfusion after bone marrow cell transplantation...

..MSC transplantation attenuated myocardial injury and dysfunction in a rat model of acute myocarditis, at least in part through paracrine effects of MSC...

..8+/-6.1/mm2) (p = 0.01). G-CSF increased the survival rate after infarction. G-CSF promoted BMC to migrate into the infarcted border area. Bone marrow was one of the origins of regenerated cardiomyocytes...

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..01; vs. capillary density: r = 0.52, p < 0.05). The results of our study imply that the contrast sonography-derived beta-ratio is a useful parameter that reflects the perfusion after cell transplantation in ischemic hindlimb...

..Although saphenous vein grafts (SVG) have been used from 1975 to treat coronary stenosis caused by Kawasaki disease, long-term results after more than 20 years remain unknown...

..Acute renal insufficiency occurred in 8 patients, while 1 patient needed 12 hours of continuous hemodiafiltration. All of the patients received infusions atrial natriuretic peptide and restored renal insufficiency...

..This new device has many advantages including no muscular stimulation, low heat, a smokeless field, and easy hemostasis. The Harmonic Scalpel is beneficial for dissection of thickened pericardium...

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..Use of a homograft, however, could be preferred in a selected group of patients with deleterious circumstances on the postoperative circulation...

..The formation of cavitation bubbles depended on the valve closing velocity and the valve leaflet geometry. From a viewpoint of squeeze flow, a low closing velocity and a small size of the valve stop could minimize cavitation...

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..CONCLUSIONS: AVR could not prevent progressive aortic dilation in BAV. Since the aorta did not dilate in TAV, progressive aortic dilation in BAV seems mainly due to the fragility of the aortic wall rather than hemodynamic factors...

..Our results may provide information on the differential molecular mechanisms regulating the properties of MSC and MNC under ischemic conditions. Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is found at the end of this article...

..From the viewpoint of squeeze flow, the Björk-Shiley valve was less likely to cause blood cell damage than the Medtronic Hall valve in our EHTAH...

..We conclude that this newly-developed compact portable driver can provide a better quality of life and improved safety for patients using protracted pneumatic VAD support...

..In the present study, we report the initial results of an "aorta no-touch " technique using an in-situ graft and composite and sequential grafting methods...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the recent outcome of integrated total arch replacement using antegrade selective cerebral perfusion with right axillary artery perfusion...

..We sought to determine the impact of preoperative or postoperative atrial fibrillation on survival, stroke, and cardiac function after mitral valvuloplasty for mitral regurgitation...

..We sought to determine whether the Cox maze procedure provides additional benefit to patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing mitral valve operations...

..To establish the optimal graft design, we examined detailed characteristics of the arterial composite and sequential grafts, and sought to delineate the risk factors of graft occlusion due to insufficient bypass flow...

..These results suggest that in vivo and in vitro transfer of AM gene using gelatin may be applicable for intractable cardiovascular disease...

..To help optimize graft arrangement, we examined the effects of target vessel characteristics, conduit type, and interactions between the target vessels on the occurrence of flow reversal or occlusion...

..We evaluated the initial experience with this method by clinical and angiographic study...

..Thus, MSC transplantation may be a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of severe peripheral vascular disease...

..Thus, we aimed to clarify whether celiprolol attenuates both myocardial hypertrophy and heart failure via the NO-signal pathway...

..1% (P<0.0001). In sequential RAG, severity of stenosis in the most distal target had the significant impact on prevention of competitive flow and long-term patency to all targets...

..Therefore, we aimed to compare the proliferation and gene expression profile of cultured human visceral ASC (VASC) and subcutaneous ASC (SASC), and to identify a novel gene involved in proliferation and differentiation of ASC...

..This was confirmed by immunohistochemical analysis. To our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating interleukin-6 production by a cardiac malignant fibrous histiocytoma...

..To determine whether concentrations of heart-type fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) measured before hospital discharge predict critical cardiac events in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)...

..The training system should be further refined, and a sufficient number of positions with appropriate remuneration must be mode available...

..The results indicate that alloimmune responses induce up-regulation of LOX-1 mRNA in transplanted hearts. Increased LOX-1 may be involved in the progression of obstructive vascular changes...

..CONCLUSIONS: Improvement in exercise capacity may not be caused by restored SR and atrial contraction but may at least partly relate to the reduction of left atrial size and improvement of haemodynamic variables by the surgery...

..Aortic valve-sparing root reconstruction is applicable in Marfan patients, although the indication should be cautious. Close observation is needed for recurrence of aortic regurgitation...

..These findings suggest that reduction of EGF-like growth factors and cyclin D1 through the suppression of AP-1 and Ets may be 1 mechanism whereby PPARgamma inhibits their growth...