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Development of a Novel Piglet Model to Simulate the Physiology of a Child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome during the First Interstage for Investigating Changes in Tricuspid Valve as it Adapts to a High-pressure and High-volume Stress Environment
DownloadSpring 2020
INTRODUCTION: Tricuspid valve (TV) failure develops in 25-35% of children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and is a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. The mechanisms underlying TV failure in HLHS are not well understood. There is no effective medical therapy and current surgical...
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Multi-view Three-Dimensional Fusion Echocardiography Using a Novel Respiratory Tracking Technique: First Results in Humans
DownloadFall 2018
Introduction: 3-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) is currently the echocardiographic method of choice for quantification of left ventricular systolic function according to the American Society of Echocardiography. However, while developments in ultrasound transducer technology and...