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A recent study conducted at University Hospital Gießen and Marburg in Germany has found that preoperative chest computed tomography (CT) screening can reduce the perioperative stroke rate in patients at risk of aortic calcification. The study compared a group of patients who underwent CT screening before their procedure with a historical group who did not. The results showed that the group who underwent CT screening had a significantly lower stroke rate. The researchers concluded that preoperative CT screening should be routinely used in patients at risk of aortic calcification to reduce the risk of stroke. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Marburg in Germany investigated the prevalence and effects of genetic variants in patients who survived follow-up after thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection repair. The study included 95 patients who underwent genetic testing, and the follow-up period was approximately 3 years. The results showed that genetic variants were detected in 40% of patients, and there was a correlation between genetic variants and disease persistence, progression, and reintervention rates in patients with dissection. The researchers concluded that extended-spectrum genetic testing may be necessary for patients with dissected aorta in the follow-up. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) conducted a study on the effects of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) on aortic stiffness and cardiac function in young patients with blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI). The study found that TEVAR artificially induces aortic stiffening, which increases the risk of vascular and myocardial dysfunction in these patients. The researchers used cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging to evaluate the patients and found higher pulse wave velocity (PWV) in the TEVAR patients compared to healthy controls. The study concluded that CMR follow-up allows for a comprehensive and radiation-free evaluation of vascular stiffness and associated myocardial changes. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Philipps-University Marburg in Germany examined the role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in thoracic aortic disease. The researchers investigated the expression of MMPs and their inhibitors in cardiac surgery patients with aortic aneurysms and dissections. They found differences in vascularization between the aneurysm and dissection, suggesting a different remodeling process of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in these conditions. The study concluded that disturbed nutrition and dysfunctional vasa vasorum remodeling may be causes of aortic dissection. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany, aimed to determine the prevalence of genetic variants and their associations with phenotypes in patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. The study included 95 patients who underwent endovascular or open-surgical repair for their condition. Genetic analysis was performed using Next Generation Sequencing, and findings were confirmed with Sanger sequencing. The study found that genetic variants are highly present in clinically relevant aortic pathologies, and they appear to play a larger role than previously described. However, the different variants did not correlate with specific phenotypes, age, pathology, sex, or family history. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from the University Medical Center Giessen & Marburg in Germany explores the use of balloon occlusion as a method to control bleeding during extensive surgical procedures for advanced-stage lung cancers. The study used an experimental model with porcine heart-lung packs and found that the use of a balloon catheter inserted into the atrial lesion was the most effective method for controlling mass hemorrhage due to left atrial injury. The researchers recommend keeping balloon catheters of different sizes ready for extensive lung resections to rapidly control blood loss. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights for surgeons performing these procedures. [Extracted from the article]

Angiology, Aorta, Blood Vessels, Cancer, Carcinomas, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures, Cardiovascular System, Health and Medicine, Lung Cancer, Lung Diseases and Conditions, Oncology, Surgery, Thoracic Aorta Keywords: Angiology; Aorta; Blood Vessels; Cancer; Carcinomas; Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; Cardiovascular System; Health and Medicine; Lung Cancer; Lung Diseases and Conditions; Oncology; Surgery; Thoracic Aorta EN Angiology Aorta Blood Vessels Cancer Carcinomas Cardiac Surgical Procedures Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures Cardiovascular System Health and Medicine Lung Cancer Lung Diseases and Conditions Oncology Surgery Thoracic Aorta 480 480 1 10/24/23 20231023 NES 231023 2023 OCT 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week -- New study results on lung cancer have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Clinical Medicine; Health and Medicine; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; Surgery EN Clinical Medicine Health and Medicine Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Surgery 1670 1670 1 09/11/23 20230911 NES 230911 2023 SEP 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- New research on clinical medicine is the subject of a new report. For more information on this research see: Combined Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Hybrid Concept for Patients with Mitral Valve and Coronary Pathologies. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: B-Cell Lymphoma; Cancer; Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions; Embolism; Embolism and Thrombosis; Health and Medicine; Hematology; Immunoproliferative Disorders; Lung Diseases and Conditions; Lymphatic Diseases and Conditions; Lymphoma; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Oncology; Pulmonary Embolism; Respiratory Tract Diseases and Conditions; Vascular Diseases and Conditions EN B-Cell Lymphoma Cancer Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions Embolism Embolism and Thrombosis Health and Medicine Hematology Immunoproliferative Disorders Lung Diseases and Conditions Lymphatic Diseases and Conditions Lymphoma Lymphoproliferative Disorders Oncology Pulmonary Embolism Respiratory Tract Diseases and Conditions Vascular Diseases and Conditions 746 746 1 04/10/23 20230413 NES 230413 2023 APR 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Hematology Week -- Fresh data on pulmonary embolism are presented in a new report. Keywords for this news article include: University Hospital, Marburg, Germany, Europe, Cancer, Oncology, Hematology, B-Cell Lymphoma, Pulmonary Embolism, Health and Medicine, Embolism and Thrombosis, Lung Diseases and Conditions, Immunoproliferative Disorders, Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Lymphatic Diseases and Conditions, Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions, Respiratory Tract Diseases and Conditions. B-Cell Lymphoma, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases and Conditions, Embolism, Embolism and Thrombosis, Health and Medicine, Hematology, Immunoproliferative Disorders, Lung Diseases and Conditions, Lymphatic Diseases and Conditions, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorders, Oncology, Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Tract Diseases and Conditions, Vascular Diseases and Conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Acute Kidney Injury; Biomarkers; Critical Care Medicine; Diagnostics and Screening; Health and Medicine; Intensive Care Medicine; Kidney Diseases and Conditions; Risk and Prevention; Surgery EN Acute Kidney Injury Biomarkers Critical Care Medicine Diagnostics and Screening Health and Medicine Intensive Care Medicine Kidney Diseases and Conditions Risk and Prevention Surgery 950 950 1 04/10/23 20230410 NES 230410 2023 APR 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week -- Fresh data on acute kidney injury are presented in a new report. Acute Kidney Injury, Biomarkers, Critical Care Medicine, Diagnostics and Screening, Health and Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Kidney Diseases and Conditions, Risk and Prevention, Surgery. [Extracted from the article]