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2. Comment on "Percutaneous coronary intervention can be safely performed with left ventricular thrombus without increasing stroke risk: A 5-year retrospective review using real-world data".
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Saeed M, Huzaifa M, and Ali MH
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Heart Ventricles diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases epidemiology, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention methods, Stroke epidemiology, Thrombosis epidemiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest None.
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- 2024
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3. Left Atrial Appendage Opacification on Cardiac Computed Tomography in Acute Ischemic Stroke: The Clinical Implications of Slow-Flow.
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Nio SS, Rinkel LA, Cramer ON, Özata ZB, Beemsterboer CFP, Guglielmi V, Bouma BJ, Boekholdt SM, Lobé NHJ, Beenen LFM, Marquering HA, Majoie CBLM, Roos YBWEM, van Randen A, Planken RN, and Coutinho JM
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- Humans, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Recurrence, Aged, 80 and over, Risk Factors, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis physiopathology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Atrial Fibrillation complications, Atrial Fibrillation physiopathology, Atrial Fibrillation diagnostic imaging, Time Factors, Predictive Value of Tests, Atrial Appendage diagnostic imaging, Atrial Appendage physiopathology, Ischemic Stroke diagnostic imaging, Ischemic Stroke physiopathology, Ischemic Stroke etiology
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Background: Left atrial appendage (LAA) slow-flow may increase the risk of ischemic stroke. We studied LAA attenuation on cardiac computed tomography in patients with acute ischemic stroke., Methods and Results: We used data from a prospective cohort of patients with acute ischemic stroke undergoing cardiac computed tomography during the acute stroke imaging protocol. We compared characteristics, functional outcome (modified Rankin scale: higher scores indicating worse outcome), stroke recurrence and major adverse cardiovascular events after 2-year follow-up between patients with LAA thrombus (filling defect<100 Hounsfield Unit (HU)), slow-flow (filling defect ≥100 HU) and normal filling. Of 421 patients, 31 (7%) had LAA thrombus, 69 (16%) slow-flow, and 321 (76%) normal filling. Patients with thrombus or slow-flow more often had known atrial fibrillation compared with normal filling (45%, 39%, and 9%, P <0.001). Patients with thrombus had higher National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale-scores compared with slow-flow and normal filling (18 [interquartile range, 9-22], 6 [interquartile range, 3-17], and 5 [interquartile range, 2-11], P <0.001). Compared with normal filling, there was no difference with slow-flow in functional outcome (median modified Rankin scale, 3 versus 2; acOR 0.8 [95% CI, 0.5-1.4]), stroke recurrence (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.8 [95% CI, 0.3-1.9]) or major adverse cardiovascular events (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.2 [95% CI, 0.7-2.1]), while patients with thrombus had worse functional outcome (median modified Rankin scale, 6, acOR, 3.3 [95% CI, 1.5-7.4]). In cryptogenic stroke patients (n=156) slow-flow was associated with stroke recurrence (27% versus 6%, aHR, 4.1 [95% CI, 1.1-15.7])., Conclusions: Patients with slow-flow had similar characteristics to patients with thrombus, but had less severe strokes. Slow-flow was not significantly associated with functional outcome or major adverse cardiovascular events, but was associated with recurrent stroke in patients with cryptogenic stroke.
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- 2024
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4. Radiomics of intrathrombus and perithrombus regions for Post-EVT intracranial hemorrhage risk Prediction: A multicenter CT study.
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Li M, Zhou J, Sheng K, Guan B, Gu H, and Jiang J
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- Humans, Predictive Value of Tests, Retrospective Studies, Risk Assessment methods, Endovascular Procedures adverse effects, Endovascular Procedures methods, Intracranial Hemorrhages diagnostic imaging, Intracranial Hemorrhages etiology, Radiomics, Thrombectomy adverse effects, Thrombectomy methods, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis surgery, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the predictive performance of radiomics derived from computed tomography (CT) images of thrombus regions in predicting the risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT)., Materials and Methods: This retrospective multicenter study included 336 patients who underwent admission CT and EVT for acute anterior-circulation large vessel occlusion between December 2018 and December 2023. Follow-up imaging was performed 24 h post-procedure to evaluate the occurrence of ICH. 230 patients from centers A and B were randomly allocated into training and test groups in a 7:3 ratio, while the remaining 106 patients from center C comprised the validation cohort. Radiologists manually segmenting the thrombus on CT images, and the perithrombus region was defined by expanding the initial region of interest (ROI). A total of 428 radiomics features were extracted from both intrathrombus and perithrombus regions on CT images. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for feature selection, and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was employed for model development, followed by validation using a 5-fold cross-validation approach. Model performance was assessed using the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC)., Results: Among the eligible patients, 128 (38.1 %) experienced ICH after EVT. The combined model exhibited superior performance in the training cohort (AUC: 0.913, 95 % CI: 0.861-0.965), test cohort (AUC: 0.868, 95 % CI: 0.775-0.962), and validation cohort (AUC: 0.850, 95 % CI: 0.768-0.912). Notably, in the validation group, both the perithrombus and combined models demonstrated higher predictive accuracy compared to the intrathrombus model (0.837 vs. 0.684, p = 0.02; AUC: 0.850 vs. 0.684, p = 0.01)., Conclusions: Radiomics features derived from the perithrombus region significantly enhance the prediction of ICH after EVT, providing valuable insights for optimizing post-procedural clinical decisions., Clinical Relevance Statement: This study highlights the importance of radiomics extracted from intrathrombus and perithrombus region in predicting intracranial hemorrhagefollowing endovascular thrombectomy, which can aid in improving patient outcomes., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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5. Automatic segmentation of intraluminal thrombosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms from CT angiography using a mixed-scale-driven multiview perception network (M 2 Net) model.
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Lyu Z, Mu N, Rezaeitaleshmahalleh M, Zhang X, McBane R, and Jiang J
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- Humans, Neural Networks, Computer, Male, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal diagnostic imaging, Computed Tomography Angiography methods, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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Intraluminal thrombosis (ILT) plays a critical role in the progression of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Understanding the role of ILT can improve the evaluation and management of AAAs. However, compared with highly developed automatic vessel lumen segmentation methods, ILT segmentation is challenging. Angiographic contrast agents can enhance the vessel lumen but cannot improve boundary delineation of the ILT regions; the lack of intrinsic contrast in the ILT structure significantly limits the accurate segmentation of ILT. Additionally, ILT is not evenly distributed within AAAs; its sparsity and scattered distributions in the imaging data pose challenges to the learning process of neural networks. Thus, we propose a multiview fusion approach, allowing us to obtain high-quality ILT delineation from computed tomography angiography (CTA) data. Our multiview fusion network is named Mixed-scale-driven Multiview Perception Network (M
2 Net), and it consists of two major steps. Following image preprocessing, the 2D mixed-scale ZoomNet segments ILT from each orthogonal view (i.e., Axial, Sagittal, and Coronal views) to enhance the prior information. Then, the proposed context-aware volume integration network (CVIN) effectively fuses the multiview results. Using contrast-enhanced computed tomography angiography (CTA) data from human subjects with AAAs, we evaluated the proposed M2 Net. A quantitative analysis shows that the proposed deep-learning M2 Net model achieved superior performance (e.g., DICE scores of 0.88 with a sensitivity of 0.92, respectively) compared with other state-of-the-art deep-learning models. In closing, the proposed M2 Net model can provide high-quality delineation of ILT in an automated fashion and has the potential to be translated into the clinical workflow., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest We wish to confirm that there are no known conflicts of interest associated with this publication and there has been no significant financial support for this work that could have influenced its outcome. We confirm that the manuscript has been read and approved by all named authors and that there are no other persons who satisfied the criteria for authorship but are not listed. We further confirm that the order of authors listed in the manuscript has been approved by all of us. We confirm that we have given due consideration to the protection of intellectual property associated with this work and that there are no impediments to publication, including the timing of publication, with respect to intellectual property. In so doing we confirm that we have followed the regulations of our institutions concerning intellectual property. We understand that the Corresponding Author is the sole contact for the Editorial process (including Editorial Manager and direct communications with the office). He is responsible for communicating with the other authors about progress, submissions of revisions and final approval of proofs. We confirm that we have provided a current, correct email address which is accessible by the Corresponding Author and which has been configured to accept email from jjiang1@mtu.edu., (Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)- Published
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6. Left atrial appendage thrombus in severe mitral stenosis: Can chamber morphology and thrombus location influence therapeutic choice?
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Moura Branco L
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- Humans, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases complications, Male, Female, Mitral Valve Stenosis diagnostic imaging, Mitral Valve Stenosis complications, Atrial Appendage diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis complications, Severity of Illness Index
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7. False-Positive Bone Lesion With Different PET/CT Tracers: Beyond Thrombosis, Be Aware of Any Collateral Circulation.
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Moreau A, Pretet V, and Kryza D
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- Humans, False Positive Reactions, Male, Radioactive Tracers, Middle Aged, Female, Choline analogs & derivatives, Bone and Bones diagnostic imaging, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis physiopathology, Collateral Circulation, Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
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Abstract: Collateral circulation is often secondary to a regional thrombosis. This phenomenon can lead to the detection of misleading bone lesions on imaging and is a well-known source of false-positives. Here, we present 2 different tracers PET/CT images, 18 F-FDG and 18 F-choline, with collateral circulation but without obvious thrombosis. Both cases displayed bone uptake, which mimicked metastasis. However, clinical follow-up ruled out metastasis and revealed false-positive bone lesions related to collateral circulation, even in the lack of acute or chronic underlying thrombotic processes., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest and sources of funding: none declared., (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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8. Left atrial appendage thrombus with severe mitral stenosis: Responders and non-responders to anticoagulation.
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Ashraf T, Aamir KF, Nadeem A, Murtaza S, Akhtar P, Haque SY, Ghaffar R, Hassan MU, and Tipoo FA
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- Humans, Female, Male, Prospective Studies, Adult, Heart Diseases complications, Heart Diseases drug therapy, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases etiology, Cohort Studies, Treatment Outcome, Middle Aged, Mitral Valve Stenosis complications, Mitral Valve Stenosis diagnostic imaging, Mitral Valve Stenosis drug therapy, Atrial Appendage diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombosis etiology, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Severity of Illness Index
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Introduction and Objective: Mitral stenosis (MS) is one of the most frequently observed valvular heart lesions in developing countries and is due to different etiologies. The effects of anticoagulation in different types of left atrial appendage (LAA) are unknown. The current study aimed to determine the resolution of LAA thrombus on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) after three months of optimal anticoagulation in patients with different types of LAA at baseline cardiac computed tomography of patients with severe MS., Methods: This prospective cohort study observed the frequency of LAA thrombus resolution after three months of anticoagulation therapy in patients with severe MS. The response rate in different morphologies of LAA and locations was also assessed. Thrombus resolution after three months of warfarin therapy was assessed on repeat TEE., Results: A total of 88 patients were included, mean age 37.95±11.87 years. Repeat TEE showed thrombus resolution in only 27.3% of patients. The rate of thrombus resolution was 8/12 (66.7%), 4/28 (14.3%), 8/36 (22.2%), and 4/12 (33.3%) for patients with cactus, cauliflower, chicken wing, and windsock LAA type, respectively. The resolution rate was 0/12 (0%), 4/44 (9.1%), and 20/32 (62.5%) for patients with thrombus in the base, body, and tip of the LAA, respectively., Conclusion: The cactus type of LAA morphology and thrombus at the LAA tip responded well to three months of anticoagulation, however, patients with thrombus in the LAA base and body and cauliflower and chicken wing morphology were non-responders and could benefit from early referral for surgical management., (Copyright © 2024 Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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9. Acute Liver Injury and Bilateral Pulmonary Artery Thrombosis Due to Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
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Ouchi K, Okamoto H, Inoue J, Kobayashi S, Nagai H, Okamoto D, Manaka T, Nozawa Y, and Masamune A
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Fatal Outcome, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnosis, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Acute Disease, Liver Diseases etiology, Liver Diseases diagnosis, Liver Diseases diagnostic imaging, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome complications, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome diagnosis, Pulmonary Artery diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Artery pathology
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A 46-year-old Japanese man was referred to our hospital because of a marked increase in his eosinophil count (22,870/μL) and elevated liver enzyme levels. Computed tomography (CT) showed thrombi measuring approximately 8 cm in both femoral veins. A liver biopsy revealed eosinophilic infiltration, hepatocyte necrosis, fibrosis, and multiple thrombi. We suspected acute liver injury and deep vein thrombosis associated with hypereosinophilic syndrome and initiated steroids and heparin treatment. Four days after starting treatment, the patient experienced sudden chest pain and cardiopulmonary arrest. CT revealed bilateral pulmonary artery thrombosis, and despite administration of a tissue plasminogen activator, the patient died.
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10. Four-Dimensional Flow MRI-Derived Hemodynamics in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Reproducibility and Associations With Diameter, Intraluminal Thrombus Volume, and Vorticity.
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Aalbregt E, Indrakusuma R, Jalalzadeh H, Planken RN, van Schuppen J, Meijboom L, Balm R, Nederveen AJ, Yeung KK, and van Ooij P
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- Humans, Male, Reproducibility of Results, Aged, Prospective Studies, Female, Blood Flow Velocity, Magnetic Resonance Angiography methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods, Imaging, Three-Dimensional methods, Aorta, Abdominal diagnostic imaging, Aorta, Abdominal physiopathology, Middle Aged, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal diagnostic imaging, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal physiopathology, Hemodynamics, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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Background: Maximum diameter measurements are used to assess the rupture risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs); however, these are not precise enough to predict all ruptures. Four-dimensional (4D) flow MRI-derived parameters provide additional information by visualizing hemodynamics in AAAs but merit further investigation before they are clinically applicable., Purpose: To assess the reproducibility of 4D flow MRI-derived hemodynamics, to investigate possible correlations with lumen and maximum diameter, and to explore potential relationships with vorticity and aneurysm growth., Study Type: Prospective single-arm study., Population: A total of 22 (71.5 ± 6.1 years, 20 male) asymptomatic AAA patients with a maximum diameter of at least 30 mm., Field Strength/sequence: A 3.0 T/Free-breathing 4D flow MRI phase-contrast acquisition with retrospective ECG-gating., Assessment: Patients underwent two consecutive 4D flow MRI scans 1-week apart. Aortic volumes were segmented from time-averaged phase contrast magnetic resonance angiographies. Reproducibility was assessed by voxelwise analysis after registration. Mean flow velocity, mean wall shear stress (WSS), mean lumen diameter, and qualitative vorticity scores were assessed. In addition, Dixon MRI and retrospective surveillance data were used to study maximum diameter (including thrombus), intraluminal thrombus volume (ILT), and growth rate., Statistical Tests: For reproducibility assessment, Bland-Altman analyses, Pearson correlation, Spearman's correlation, and orthogonal regression were conducted. Potential correlations between hemodynamics and vorticity scores were assessed using linear regression. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant., Results: Test-retest median Pearson correlation coefficients for flow velocity and WSS were 0.85 (IQR = 0.08) m/sec and 0.82 (IQR = 0.10) Pa, respectively. Mean WSS significantly correlated with mean flow velocity (R = 0.75) and inversely correlated with mean lumen diameter (R = -0.73). No significant associations were found between 4D flow MRI-derived hemodynamic parameters and maximum diameter (flow velocity: P = 0.98, WSS: P = 0.22)., Data Conclusion: A 4D flow MRI is robust for assessing the hemodynamics within AAAs. No correlations were found between hemodynamic parameters and maximum diameter, ILT volume and growth rate., Level of Evidence: 2 TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 2., (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.)
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11. Case-control study of the characteristics and risk factors of hot clot artefacts on 18F-FDG PET/CT.
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Dzuko Kamga J, Floch R, Kerleguer K, Bourhis D, Le Pennec R, Hennebicq S, Salaün PY, and Abgral R
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- Humans, Female, Male, Middle Aged, Case-Control Studies, Aged, Risk Factors, Adult, Retrospective Studies, Pulmonary Embolism diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Embolism etiology, Pulmonary Embolism epidemiology, Aged, 80 and over, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis epidemiology, Fluorodeoxyglucose F18, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography methods, Artifacts, Radiopharmaceuticals
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Introduction: The pulmonary Hot Clot artifact (HCa) on 18F-FDG PET/CT is a poorly understood phenomenon, corresponding to the presence of a focal tracer uptake without anatomical lesion on combined CTscan. The hypothesis proposed in the literature is of microembolic origin. Our objectives were to determine the incidence of HCa, to analyze its characteristics and to identify associated factors., Methods: All 18F-FDG PET/CT retrieved reports containing the keywords (artifact/vascular adhesion/no morphological abnormality) during the period June 2021-2023 at Brest University Hospital were reviewed for HCa. Each case was associated with 2 control patients (same daily work-list). The anatomical and metabolic characteristics of HCa were analyzed. Factors related to FDG preparation/administration, patient and vascular history were investigated. Case-control differences between variables were tested using Chi-2 test and OR (qualitative) or Student's t-test (quantitative)., Results: Of the 22,671 18F-FDG PET/CT performed over 2 years, 211 patients (0.94%) showed HCa. The focus was single in 97.6%, peripheral in 75.3%, and located independently in the right or left lung (51.1% vs. 48.9%). Mean ± SD values for SUVmax, SUVmean, MTV and TLG were 11.3 ± 16.5, 5.1 ± 5.0, 0.3 ± 0.3 ml and 1.5 ± 2.1 g respectively. The presence of vascular adhesion (p < 0.001), patient age (p = 0.002) and proximal venous access (p = 0.001) were statistically associated with the presence of HCa., Conclusion: HCa is a real but rare phenomenon (incidence around 1%), mostly unique, intense, small in volume (< 1 ml), and associated with the presence of vascular FDG uptake, confirming the hypothesis of a microembolic origin due to probable vein wall trauma at the injection site., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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12. Advancing the Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Left Ventricular Thrombus Management.
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Carvalho PEP
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- Humans, Heart Diseases drug therapy, Administration, Oral, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Heart Ventricles
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- 2024
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13. An idiopathic floating ascending aorta thrombus in a triple rule-in CT.
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Barbarossa A, Finori L, Berretta P, Dello Russo A, and Di Eusanio M
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- Humans, Male, Female, Computed Tomography Angiography methods, Middle Aged, Diagnosis, Differential, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Aortic Diseases diagnostic imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
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Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared.
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14. Echocardiographic findings in cancer-associated non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis: clinical series of 111 patients from a single institution.
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Kurmann RD, Klarich KW, Wysokinska E, Houghton D, Kaminska A, Patrzalek P, Hodge D, and Wysokinski WE
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- Humans, Female, Male, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Echocardiography methods, Aged, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Endocarditis, Non-Infective diagnostic imaging, Endocarditis, Non-Infective complications, Neoplasms complications, Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
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Aims: Echocardiographic assessment of cancer-associated non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (Ca-NBTE) is limited to case reports and small clinical series. The study aimed to identify heart valve abnormalities and its relation to embolic complications and cancer types., Methods and Results: Manual review of echocardiographic images and medical records of Mayo Clinic patients (31 March 2002-30 June 2022) was performed. Ca-NBTE in 111 patients (mean age 63.2 ± 9.7 years, 66.7% female) predominantly affected mitral valves (MV) (69), 56 aortic (AV), 8 tricuspid (TV), and rarely pulmonic (PV) (1). In 18 patients, 2 valves were involved, 3 and 4 valve involvement in only a single patient each. Embolic complications were prevalent (n = 102, 91.9%). Ca-NBTE affected MV more frequently on the upstream (atrial) (90% vs. 49.3%) and TV downstream (ventricular) side (75% vs. 37.5%). NBTE size (cm) varied significantly among valves, with TV hosting the largest masses (0.63-2.40 × 0.39-1.77), compared with MV [(0.11-1.81 × 0.11-1.62), (length P = 0.001; width P = 0.03)] and AV [(0.20-2.70 × 0.11-1.51), (length P = 0.001; width P = 0.056)]; MV masses were borderline longer in systemic compared with cerebral emboli (P = 0.057). Majority of MV (79.6%) and AV (69.6%) had thickened leaflets. NBTE lesions commonly affected closing margins (73.9% MV, 85.7% AV, and 62.5% of TV) but rarely commissures of MV (8.7%), yet fairly frequently of AV (41.1%). Five patients had severe regurgitation of MV and 5 AV., Conclusion: Ca-NBTE manifests mainly as thrombotic mobile masses attached to thickened MV and AV, with distinct variations in size based on valve type. Embolic destination but not cancer type is associated with NBTE mass size and location., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared., (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology. All rights reserved. For commercial re-use, please contact reprints@oup.com for reprints and translation rights for reprints. All other permissions can be obtained through our RightsLink service via the Permissions link on the article page on our site—for further information please contact journals.permissions@oup.com.)
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15. Navigating complex cardiac complications: A case report of alcoholic cardiomyopathy and right atrial thrombosis.
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Abboud F, Nakhal R, Alshwaiki A, Hanna M, and Ishkhan K
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Echocardiography, Transesophageal methods, Heart Diseases etiology, Heart Diseases diagnosis, Cardiac Catheterization methods, Thrombectomy methods, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Heart Atria diagnostic imaging, Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic complications, Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic diagnosis
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Rationale: Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is associated with various cardiac complications, but the development of isolated right atrial (RA) thrombus without deep vein thrombosis is rare and presents diagnostic challenges., Patient Concerns: A 53-year-old Hispanic male presented with shortness of breath, chills, cough, bilateral lower extremity edema, and distended abdomen., Diagnoses: The patient was diagnosed with ACM, liver cirrhosis, and a large RA thrombus. Initial transthoracic echocardiography showed severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction but failed to detect the RA mass. Subsequent computed tomography scan and transesophageal echocardiography revealed a large oval mass in the RA, measuring 40 mm × 22 mm × 18 mm., Interventions: The patient received guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure and anticoagulation with enoxaparin. He underwent cardiac catheterization for mechanical thrombectomy, which was minimally successful., Outcomes: The patient's condition was managed with the prescribed interventions. Regular follow-up was planned to assess thrombolysis., Lessons: RA thrombosis is an uncommon complication of ACM. A multimodal imaging approach, with a low threshold for transesophageal echocardiography, is crucial in evaluating patients with ACM who present with cardiac complications. This approach enables accurate diagnosis and management of rare conditions like isolated RA thrombosis., Competing Interests: The authors have no funding and conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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16. Intracardiac Thrombus Associated With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in a Patient With Patent Foramen Ovale.
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Isomatsu D, Yamaki T, Ikeda A, Oikawa M, Hisa S, and Takeishi Y
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- Humans, Female, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Male, Heart Diseases chemically induced, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases etiology, Middle Aged, Thrombocytopenia chemically induced, Foramen Ovale, Patent complications, Foramen Ovale, Patent diagnostic imaging, Heparin adverse effects, Thrombosis chemically induced, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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17. Congestive colopathy in a patient with arteriovenous malformations and multiple mesenteric thromboses.
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Gawey BJ, Andrews JC, and Bledsoe AC
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- Humans, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Male, Colonic Neoplasms complications, Colonic Neoplasms surgery, Embolization, Therapeutic, Colectomy, Adenocarcinoma complications, Colonic Diseases etiology, Colonic Diseases diagnostic imaging, Colonic Diseases surgery, Abdominal Pain etiology, Colon blood supply, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Colonoscopy, Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion diagnostic imaging, Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion etiology, Arteriovenous Malformations complications, Arteriovenous Malformations diagnostic imaging
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Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in mesenteric vessels are exceptionally rare. These congenital vascular anomalies lead to direct vascular flow between the highly pressured arterial system and the low-pressure venous system. We describe the case of a patient with prior left colectomy for splenic flexure colonic adenocarcinoma presenting with persistent abdominal pain after developing multiple mesenteric thromboses. CT and colonoscopy showed left hemicolon congestion, anastomotic stenosis and mucosal oedema. Mesenteric angiogram revealed AVMs in the right colic and left colic arteries. Embolisation of the left colic AVM led to symptom resolution without recurrence at interval follow-up., Competing Interests: oCompeting interests: JCA has no actual or potential conflicts to disclose. ACB, research funding to the institution for clinical trials in coeliac disease from Chugai Pharmaceutical and Kanyos Bio (Anokion) unrelated to this case. BJG has no actual or potential conflicts to disclose., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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18. Left atrial intramural haematoma mimicking a thrombus traversing the interatrial septum following thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism.
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Osawa T, Tanabe Y, and Nishina H
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- Humans, Diagnosis, Differential, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases drug therapy, Heart Diseases diagnosis, Male, Female, Atrial Septum diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Embolism drug therapy, Pulmonary Embolism diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Embolism diagnosis, Hematoma diagnosis, Hematoma diagnostic imaging, Thrombolytic Therapy methods, Heart Atria diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnosis
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19. Ultrasound-responsive theranostic platform for the timely monitoring and efficient thrombolysis in thrombi of tPA resistance.
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Lin L, Ba Z, Tian H, Qin H, Chen X, Zhou X, Zhao S, Li L, Xue F, Li H, He L, Li X, Du J, Zhou Z, and Zeng W
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- Animals, Humans, Male, Rats, Extracellular Traps metabolism, Swine, Fibrinolytic Agents therapeutic use, Fibrinolytic Agents pharmacology, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Disease Models, Animal, Fibrin metabolism, Theranostic Nanomedicine methods, Drug Resistance, Stroke diagnostic imaging, Stroke therapy, Stroke drug therapy, Tissue Plasminogen Activator therapeutic use, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombolytic Therapy methods
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There is no effective and noninvasive solution for thrombolysis because the mechanism by which certain thrombi become tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)-resistant remains obscure. Endovascular thrombectomy is the last option for these tPA-resistant thrombi, thus a new noninvasive strategy is urgently needed. Through an examination of thrombi retrieved from stroke patients, we found that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), ε-(γ-glutamyl) lysine isopeptide bonds and fibrin scaffolds jointly comprise the key chain in tPA resistance. A theranostic platform is designed to combine sonodynamic and mechanical thrombolysis under the guidance of ultrasonic imaging. Breakdown of the key chain leads to a recanalization rate of more than 90% in male rat tPA-resistant occlusion model. Vascular reconstruction is observed one month after recanalization, during which there was no thrombosis recurrence. The system also demonstrates noninvasive theranostic capabilities in managing pigs' long thrombi (>8 mm) and in revascularizing thrombosis-susceptible tissue-engineered vascular grafts, indicating its potential for clinical application. Overall, this noninvasive theranostic platform provides a new strategy for treating tPA-resistant thrombi., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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20. Abdominal aneurysm sac thrombus CT density and volume after EVAR: which association with underlying endoleak?
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Lembrechts M, Desauw L, Coudyzer W, Laenen A, Fourneau I, and Maleux G
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- Humans, Female, Male, Retrospective Studies, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal diagnostic imaging, Endoleak diagnostic imaging, Endoleak etiology, Endovascular Procedures methods, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
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Background: Our aim was to analyse abdominal aneurysm sac thrombus density and volume on computed tomography (CT) after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)., Methods: Patients who underwent EVAR between January 2005 and December 2010 and had at least four follow-up CT exams available over the first five years of follow-up were included in this retrospective single-centre study. Thrombus density and aneurysm sac volume were calculated on unenhanced CT scans. Linear mixed models were used for data analysis., Results: Out of 82 patients, 44 (54%) had an endoleak on post-EVAR contrast-enhanced CT. Thrombus density significantly increased over time in both the endoleak and non-endoleak groups, with a slope of 0.159 UH/month (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.115-0.202), p < 0.0001) and 0.052 UH/month (95% CI 0.002-0.102, p = 0.041). In patients without endoleak, a significant decrease in aneurysm sac volume was identified over time (slope -0.891 cc/month, 95% CI -1.200 to -0.581); p < 0.001) compared to patients with endoleak (slope 0.284 cc/month, 95% CI -0.031 to 0.523, p = 0.082). The association between thrombus density and aneurysm sac volume was positive in the endoleak group (slope 1.543 UH/cc, 95% CI 0.948-2.138, p < 0.001) and negative in the non-endoleak group (slope -1.450 UH/cc, 95% CI -2.326 to -0.574, p = 0.001)., Conclusion: We observed a progressive increase in thrombus density of the aneurysm sac after EVAR in patients with and without endoleak, more pronounced in patients with endoleak. The association between aneurysm volume and thrombus density was positive in patients with and negative in those without endoleak., Relevance Statement: A progressive increase in thrombus density and volume of abdominal aortic aneurysm sac on unenhanced CT might suggest underlying endoleak lately after EVAR., Key Points: Thrombus density of the aneurysm sac after EVAR increased over time. Progressive increase in thrombus density was significantly associated to the underlying endoleak. The association between aneurysm volume and thrombus density was positive in patients with and negative in those without endoleak., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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21. A case of polymyalgia rheumatica complicated with giant thoracic aortic aneurysm with massive intraluminal thrombosis.
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Sakai Y, Kanno A, Sato Y, Ito T, Matsumoto K, Ueno M, Sumitomo K, and Furukawa K
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- Humans, Female, Aged, Male, Aged, 80 and over, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Polymyalgia Rheumatica complications, Polymyalgia Rheumatica diagnosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic complications, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic diagnosis, Thrombosis complications, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnosis
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22. Pulmonary vascular obstruction increases the risk of recurrent thrombotic events after cessation of anticoagulation in unprovoked pulmonary embolism: A retrospective cohort study.
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Stichelbout R, Sinzogan Eyoum C, Billoir P, Benhamou Y, Demeyere M, and Miranda S
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Aged, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Risk Assessment, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnosis, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis prevention & control, Adult, Pulmonary Embolism drug therapy, Pulmonary Embolism diagnosis, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Recurrence
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Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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23. A gray zone: Role of transesophageal echocardiography before atrial tachycardia catheter ablation.
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Saribas H, Cay S, Ozeke O, Kara M, Cetin H, Kaplan E, Tufekcioglu O, and Topaloglu S
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- Humans, Female, Male, Retrospective Studies, Middle Aged, Treatment Outcome, Aged, Adult, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases physiopathology, Heart Diseases surgery, Heart Rate, Action Potentials, Risk Factors, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Catheter Ablation, Tachycardia, Supraventricular surgery, Tachycardia, Supraventricular physiopathology, Tachycardia, Supraventricular diagnostic imaging, Tachycardia, Supraventricular diagnosis, Predictive Value of Tests, Atrial Appendage diagnostic imaging, Atrial Appendage physiopathology, Atrial Appendage surgery, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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Introduction: There is a lack of studies in the literature directly investigating the relationship between atrial tachycardia (AT) and left atrial (LA)/left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus, and current guidelines do not provide strong recommendations regarding the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) before AT catheter ablation. This study aims to elucidate the relationship between AT and the presence of LA/LAA thrombus and contribute to the literature on the use of TEE before AT catheter ablation., Methods: This single-center retrospective observational study screened patients who underwent TEE between February 10, 2019, and February 10, 2023. Patients were assigned to the AT patient and control groups. TEE was conducted to exclude thrombus in the AT ablation group. The control group included patients who underwent TEE for interatrial septum evaluation and had LA imaging during TEE but did not have atrial arrhythmia. To mitigate bias between the AT patient group and the control group, they were randomized 1:1 using propensity-score matching (PSM). Following randomization, each group consisted of 49 patients., Results: All analyses were conducted after PSM. There were no statistically significant differences between the AT patient and control groups in terms of baseline clinical characteristics and echocardiographic features. Additionally, no significant differences were found between the blood viscosities calculated at low and high shear rates in both groups. The study revealed a significant difference between the two groups in the presence of LA spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) (24.5% in AT group vs 0% in Control group, p = .001), but not in the presence of thrombi (8.2% in AT group vs 0% in Control group, p = .117)., Conclusion: Compared to the control group, the presence of SEC was significantly higher in the AT patient group. The increased frequency of SEC in AT patients suggests the hypothesis that AT may contribute to LA stasis. The routine use of TEE before AT catheter ablation remains controversial, despite the presence of LA thrombus and SEC in the AT patient group. The clinical assessment of thrombus presence before the procedure must be conducted on a patient-specific basis., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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24. Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Transcatheter Release of Stuck Mechanical Mitral Valve With Cerebral Embolic Protection.
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Nandhakumar V, Kalidoss L, Ezhilan J, Begam S, and Ajit MS
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- Humans, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Time Factors, Risk Factors, Treatment Outcome, Retrospective Studies, Aged, 80 and over, Recurrence, Prosthesis Design, Thrombosis prevention & control, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis mortality, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Feasibility Studies, Prosthesis Failure, Risk Assessment, Mitral Valve surgery, Mitral Valve physiopathology, Mitral Valve diagnostic imaging, Intracranial Embolism prevention & control, Intracranial Embolism etiology, Intracranial Embolism mortality, Intracranial Embolism diagnostic imaging, Cardiac Catheterization adverse effects, Cardiac Catheterization instrumentation, Cardiac Catheterization mortality, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation instrumentation, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation mortality, Embolic Protection Devices
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Background: Surgery or fibrinolysis is the currently available evidence-based treatment for obstructive mechanical valve thrombus. We reported the feasibility and short-term outcomes of percutaneous transcatheter therapy with cerebral embolic protection. Mid- and long-term outcomes remain unknown., Methods: From 2020 to 2023, 24 patients underwent percutaneous transcatheter release of stuck leaflets with cerebral embolic protection for obstructive mitral mechanical valve thrombus. The indications for the transcatheter therapy were failed fibrinolysis, contraindications for fibrinolysis, not willing for fibrinolysis, or high risk for surgery. The study participants were followed up for a median period of 344.50 (65.00-953.75) days., Results: Technical success was achieved in 91.67% (n=22) of procedures. During the follow-up, 12.50% (n=3) all-cause death, 4.17% (n=1) stroke, and 16.67% (n=4) recurrence were seen. The mean survival time free from death was 1101.48 (95% CI, 929.49-1273.47) days, stroke was 1211.38 (95% CI, 1110.40-1312.35) days, and recurrence was 907.71 (95% CI, 760.20-1055.21) days., Conclusions: Transcatheter release of the stuck mitral mechanical valve with cerebral embolic protection is an alternative therapy with promising mid-term outcomes where surgery or fibrinolysis is not possible or in failed fibrinolysis subsets., Competing Interests: None.
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25. Contribution of Red Blood Cells and Platelets to Blood Clot Computed Tomography Imaging and Compressive Mechanical Characteristics.
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Cahalane RME, Cruts JMH, van Beusekom HMM, de Maat MPM, Dijkshoorn M, van der Lugt A, and Gijsen FJH
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- Humans, Blood Platelets physiology, Erythrocytes, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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Thrombus computed tomography (CT) imaging characteristics may correspond with thrombus mechanical properties and thus predict thrombectomy success. The impact of red blood cell (RBC) content on these properties (imaging and mechanics) has been widely studied. However, the additional effect of platelets has not been considered. The objective of the current study was to examine the individual and combined effects of blood clot RBC and platelet content on resultant CT imaging and mechanical characteristics. Human blood clot analogues were prepared from a combination of preselected RBC volumes and platelet concentrations to decouple their contributions. The resulting clot RBC content (%) and platelet content (%) were determined using Martius Scarlet Blue and CD42b staining, respectively. Non-contrast and contrast-enhanced CT (NCCT and CECT) scans were performed to measure the clot densities. CECT density increase was taken as a proxy for clinical perviousness. Unconfined compressive mechanics were analysed by performing 10 cycles of 80% strain. RBC content is the major determinant of clot NCCT density. However, additional consideration of the platelet content improves the association. CECT density increase is influenced by clot platelet and not RBC content. Platelet content is the dominant component driving clot stiffness, especially at high strains. Both RBC and platelet content contribute to the clot's viscoelastic and plastic compressive properties. The current in vitro results suggest that CT density is reflective of RBC content and subsequent clot viscoelasticity and plasticity, and that perviousness reflects the clot's platelet content and subsequent stiffness. However, these indications should be confirmed in a clinical stroke cohort., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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26. A case of conversion therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma with bile-duct tumor thrombus.
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Wu JL, Peng P, Hu ZM, and Sun Q
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- Humans, Male, Hepatectomy methods, Bile Duct Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Aged, Treatment Outcome, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular therapy, Liver Neoplasms therapy, Liver Neoplasms pathology, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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27. Use of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with left ventricular thrombus.
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Chen K, Yu S, Zhu W, and Liu X
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- Humans, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Heart Diseases drug therapy, Heart Diseases complications, Administration, Oral, Factor Xa Inhibitors therapeutic use, Factor Xa Inhibitors administration & dosage, Rivaroxaban therapeutic use, Rivaroxaban administration & dosage, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Heart Ventricles
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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28. Comparing Management Strategies in Patients With Clot-in-Transit.
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Zhang RS, Yuriditsky E, Zhang P, Elbaum L, Bailey E, Maqsood MH, Postelnicu R, Amoroso NE, Maldonado TS, Saric M, Alviar CL, Horowitz JM, and Bangalore S
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- Humans, Male, Female, Retrospective Studies, Aged, Treatment Outcome, Middle Aged, Time Factors, Risk Factors, Aged, 80 and over, Thrombosis mortality, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Heart Arrest therapy, Heart Arrest mortality, Heart Arrest physiopathology, Heart Arrest diagnosis, Risk Assessment, Hemodynamics, Thrombolytic Therapy adverse effects, Thrombolytic Therapy mortality, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Thrombectomy adverse effects, Thrombectomy mortality, Hospital Mortality, Fibrinolytic Agents administration & dosage, Fibrinolytic Agents adverse effects
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Background: Clot-in-transit is associated with high mortality, but optimal management strategies remain uncertain. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of different treatment strategies in patients with clot-in-transit., Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients with documented clot-in-transit in the right heart on echocardiography across 2 institutions between January 2020 and October 2023. The primary outcome was a composite of in-hospital mortality, resuscitated cardiac arrest, or hemodynamic decompensation., Results: Among 35 patients included in the study, 10 patients (28.6%) received anticoagulation alone and 2 patients (5.7%) received systemic thrombolysis, while 23 patients (65.7%) underwent catheter-based therapy (CBT; 22 mechanical thrombectomy and 1 catheter-directed thrombolysis). Over a median follow-up of 30 days, 9 patients (25.7%) experienced the primary composite outcome. Compared with anticoagulation alone, patients who received CBT or systemic thrombolysis had significantly lower rates of the primary composite outcome (12% versus 60%; log-rank P <0.001; hazard ratio, 0.13 [95% CI, 0.03-0.54]; P =0.005) including a lower rate of death (8% versus 50%; hazard ratio, 0.10 [95% CI, 0.02-0.55]; P =0.008), resuscitated cardiac arrest (4% versus 30%; hazard ratio, 0.12 [95% CI, 0.01-1.15]; P =0.067), or hemodynamic deterioration (4% versus 30%; hazard ratio, 0.12 [95% CI, 0.01-1.15]; P =0.067)., Conclusions: In this study of CBT in patients with clot-in-transit, CBT or systemic thrombolysis was associated with a significantly lower rate of adverse clinical outcomes, including a lower rate of death compared with anticoagulation alone driven by the CBT group. CBT has the potential to improve outcomes. Further large-scale studies are needed to test these associations., Competing Interests: Dr Bangalore is on the Advisory Board of Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Biotronik, Amgen, Pfizer, Merck, Reata, Inari, and Truvic. The other authors report no conflicts.
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29. Intraoperative indocyanine green fluorescence imaging to predict early hepatic arterial complications after liver transplantation.
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Terasawa M, Imamura H, Allard MA, Pietrasz D, Ciacio O, Pittau G, Salloum C, Sa Cunha A, Cherqui D, Adam R, Azoulay D, Saiura A, Vibert E, and Golse N
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Aged, Adult, Postoperative Complications etiology, Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Postoperative Complications diagnosis, Ultrasonography, Doppler methods, Predictive Value of Tests, Arterial Occlusive Diseases etiology, Arterial Occlusive Diseases diagnostic imaging, Arterial Occlusive Diseases diagnosis, Arterial Occlusive Diseases surgery, Liver diagnostic imaging, Liver blood supply, Liver surgery, Coloring Agents administration & dosage, Constriction, Pathologic etiology, Monitoring, Intraoperative methods, Retrospective Studies, Intraoperative Care methods, Liver Transplantation adverse effects, Liver Transplantation methods, Indocyanine Green administration & dosage, Hepatic Artery diagnostic imaging, Optical Imaging methods, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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The purpose of this study was to propose an innovative intraoperative criterion in a liver transplantation setting that would judge arterial flow abnormality that may lead to early hepatic arterial occlusion, that is, thrombosis or stenosis, when left untreated and to carry out reanastomosis. After liver graft implantation, and after ensuring that there is no abnormality on the Doppler ultrasound (qualitative and quantitative assessment), we intraoperatively injected indocyanine green dye (0.01 mg/Kg), and we quantified the fluorescence signal at the graft pedicle using ImageJ software. From the obtained images of 89 adult patients transplanted in our center between September 2017 and April 2019, we constructed fluorescence intensity curves of the hepatic arterial signal and examined their relationship with the occurrence of early hepatic arterial occlusion (thrombosis or stenosis). Early hepatic arterial occlusion occurred in 7 patients (7.8%), including 3 thrombosis and 4 stenosis. Among various parameters of the flow intensity curve analyzed, the ratio of peak to plateau fluorescence intensity and the jagged wave pattern at the plateau phase were closely associated with this dreaded event. By combining the ratio of peak to plateau at 0.275 and a jagged wave, we best predicted the occurrence of early hepatic arterial occlusion and thrombosis, with sensitivity/specificity of 0.86/0.98 and 1.00/0.94, respectively. Through a simple composite parameter, the indocyanine green fluorescence imaging system is an additional and promising intraoperative modality for identifying recipients of transplant at high risk of developing early hepatic arterial occlusion. This tool could assist the surgeon in the decision to redo the anastomosis despite normal Doppler ultrasonography., (Copyright © 2024 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.)
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30. False lumen hemodynamics and partial thrombosis in chronic aortic dissection of the descending aorta.
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Ruiz-Muñoz A, Guala A, Dux-Santoy L, Teixidó-Turà G, Valente F, Garrido-Oliver J, Galian-Gay L, Gutiérrez L, Fernandez-Galera R, Casas-Masnou G, González-Alujas T, Cuéllar-Calabria H, Carrasco-Poves A, Morales-Galán A, Johnson KM, Wieben O, Ferreira-González I, Evangelista A, and Rodriguez-Palomares J
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Computed Tomography Angiography methods, Chronic Disease, Aged, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic diagnostic imaging, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic physiopathology, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic complications, Magnetic Resonance Angiography methods, Aortic Dissection diagnostic imaging, Aortic Dissection physiopathology, Aortic Dissection complications, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis physiopathology, Hemodynamics, Aorta, Thoracic diagnostic imaging, Aorta, Thoracic physiopathology
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Objectives: Partial thrombosis of the false lumen (FL) in patients with chronic aortic dissection (AD) of the descending aorta has been associated with poor outcomes. Meanwhile, the fluid dynamic and biomechanical characteristics associated with partial thrombosis remain to be elucidated. This retrospective, single-center study tested the association between FL fluid dynamics and biomechanics and the presence and extent of FL thrombus., Methods: Patients with chronic non-thrombosed or partially thrombosed FLs in the descending aorta after an aortic dissection underwent computed tomography angiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) angiography, and a 4D flow CMR study. A comprehensive quantitative analysis was performed to test the association between FL thrombus presence and extent (percentage of FL with thrombus) and FL anatomy (diameter, entry tear location and size), fluid dynamics (inflow, rotational flow, wall shear stress, kinetic energy, and flow acceleration and stasis), and biomechanics (pulse wave velocity)., Results: Sixty-eight patients were included. In multivariate logistic regression FL kinetic energy (p = 0.038) discriminated the 33 patients with partial FL thrombosis from the 35 patients with no thrombosis. Similarly, in separated multivariate linear correlations kinetic energy (p = 0.006) and FL inflow (p = 0.002) were independently related to the extent of the thrombus. FL vortexes, flow acceleration and stasis, wall shear stress, and pulse wave velocity showed limited associations with thrombus presence and extent., Conclusion: In patients with chronic descending aorta dissection, false lumen kinetic energy is related to the presence and extent of false lumen thrombus., Clinical Relevance Statement: In patients with chronic aortic dissection of the descending aorta, false lumen hemodynamic parameters are closely linked with the presence and extent of false lumen thrombosis, and these non-invasive measures might be important in patient management., Key Points: • Partial false lumen thrombosis has been associated with aortic growth in patients with chronic descending aortic dissection; therefore, the identification of prothrombotic flow conditions is desirable. • The presence of partial false lumen thrombosis as well as its extent was related with false lumen kinetic energy. • The assessment of false lumen hemodynamics may be important in the management of patients with chronic aortic dissection of the descending aorta., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to European Society of Radiology.)
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31. Beyond silence: evolving ultrasound strategies in the battle against cardiovascular thrombotic challenges.
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Wang Z, Jiang N, Jiang Z, Deng Q, Zhou Q, and Hu B
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- Humans, Cardiovascular Diseases therapy, Cardiovascular Diseases diagnostic imaging, Thrombolytic Therapy methods, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis therapy, Ultrasonic Therapy methods
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Cardiovascular thrombotic events have long been a perplexing factor in clinical settings, influencing patient prognoses significantly. Ultrasound-mediated acoustic therapy, an innovative thrombolytic treatment method known for its high efficiency, non-invasiveness, safety, and convenience, has demonstrated promising potential for clinical applications and has gradually become a focal point in cardiovascular thrombotic disease research. The current challenge lies in the technical complexities of preparing ultrasound-responsive carriers with thrombus-targeting capabilities and high thrombolytic efficiency. Additionally, optimizing the corresponding acoustic treatment mode is crucial to markedly enhance the thrombolytic effectiveness of ultrasound-mediated acoustic therapy. In light of the current status, this article provides a comprehensive review of the research progress in innovative ultrasound-mediated acoustic therapy for cardiovascular thrombotic diseases. It explores the impact of technical methods, therapeutic mechanisms, and influencing factors on the thrombolytic efficiency and clinical potential of ultrasound-mediated acoustic therapy. The review places particular emphasis on identifying solutions and key considerations in addressing the challenges associated with this cutting-edge therapeutic approach., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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32. Effect of Ultrasound on Thrombus debris during Sonothrombolysis in a Microfluidic device.
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Zheng X, Pan Y, Wang Z, and Zhang S
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- Humans, Lab-On-A-Chip Devices, Thrombolytic Therapy methods, Fibrinolytic Agents therapeutic use, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis therapy, Microbubbles, Ultrasonic Therapy methods, Ultrasonic Therapy adverse effects
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Microbubble-mediated sonothrombolysis has been proven to be a non-invasive and efficient method for thrombolysis. Nevertheless, there is a potential risk that the thrombus debris generated during the dissolution of the original thrombus are too large and can lead to hazardous emboli. Using a sonothrombolysis microfluidic platform, we investigated the effects of ultrasound power, thrombolytic agent and microbubble concentration on the size of thrombus debris with the example of microbubble-mediated sonothrombolysis of arterial thrombus. Additionally, we studied the effects of ultrasound power on the size and shape of thrombus debris produced by acute and chronic arterial sonothrombolysis. In acute arterial sonothrombolysis, ultrasound power has significant effect on the size of thrombus debris and steadily increases with the increase of ultrasound power. Conversely, in chronic arterial sonothrombolysis, the size of thrombus debris is minimally affected by ultrasound power. Using the sonothrombolysis microfluidic platform, the relationship between ultrasound power and the safety of sonothrombolysis has been illustrated, and the sonothrombolysis microfluidic platform is demonstrated to be a promising tool for further studies on the process of sonothrombolysis., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)
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33. Morphology and location of thrombus and sludge in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
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Cui J, Xia SJ, Tang RB, He L, Guo XY, Li SN, Liu N, Sang CH, Long DY, Du X, Dong JZ, and Ma CS
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Predictive Value of Tests, Atrial Function, Left, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases physiopathology, Thromboembolism etiology, Thromboembolism diagnostic imaging, Thromboembolism diagnosis, Atrial Fibrillation physiopathology, Atrial Fibrillation diagnosis, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Atrial Appendage diagnostic imaging, Atrial Appendage physiopathology
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Background: Stroke and thromboembolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) primarily arise from thrombi or sludge in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Comprehensive insight into the characteristics of these formations is essential for effective risk assessment and management., Methods: We conducted a single-center retrospective observational of 176 consecutive NVAF patients with confirmed atrial/appendage thrombus or sludge determined by a pre-ablation transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) from December 2017 to April 2019. We obtained clinical and echocardiographic characteristics, including left atrial appendage emptying velocity (LAAeV) and filling velocity (LAAfV). Data analysis focused on identifying the morphology and location of thrombus or sludge. Patients were divided into the solid thrombus and sludge groups, and the correlation between clinical and echocardiographic variables and thrombotic status was analyzed., Results: Morphological classification: In total, thrombi were identified in 78 patients, including 71 (40.3%) mass and 7 (4.0%) lamellar, while sludge was noted in 98 (55.7%). Location classification: 92.3% (72/78) of patients had thrombus confined to the LAA; 3.8% (3/78) had both LA and LAA involvement; 2.7% (2/78) had LA, LAA and RAA extended into the RA, the remained 1.2%(1/78) was isolated to RAA. 98.0% (96/98) of patients had sludge confined to the LAA; the remaining 2.0% (2/98) were present in the atrial septal aneurysm, which protrusion of interatrial septum into the RA. The thrombus and sludge groups showed low LAAeV (19.43 ± 9.59 cm/s) or LAAfV (17.40 ± 10.09 cm/s). Only LA dimension ≥ 40 mm was independently associated with the thrombus state in the multivariable model., Conclusion: This cohort study identified rare thrombus morphology and systematically summarized the classification of thrombus morphology. The distribution of thrombus and sludge outside limited to LAA was updated, including bilateral atrial and appendage involvement and rare atrial septal aneurysm sludge. LAAeV and LAAfV were of limited value in distinguishing solid thrombus from sludge., Clinical Trial Number: ChiCTR-OCH-13,003,729., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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34. Three-dimensional analysis of subclinical leaflet thrombosis following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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Moscarelli M, Zlahoda-Huzior A, Pernice V, Speziale G, and Fattouch K
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- Humans, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Male, Aged, Risk Assessment, Imaging, Three-Dimensional, Treatment Outcome, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement adverse effects, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Aortic Valve Stenosis surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis diagnostic imaging, Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional methods
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Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared.
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35. Association Between Aortic Wall Thrombus and Thromboembolic Events After Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
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Bonnet M, Maxo L, Lohse T, Mangin L, Courand PY, Ricard C, Bouali A, Boussel L, Aktaa S, Ali N, Gerelli S, Lantelme P, and Harbaoui B
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- Humans, Female, Male, Aged, 80 and over, Prospective Studies, Risk Factors, Aged, Treatment Outcome, Incidence, Risk Assessment, Time Factors, Aortic Valve surgery, Aortic Valve diagnostic imaging, Aortic Valve physiopathology, Multidetector Computed Tomography, Catheterization, Peripheral adverse effects, Catheterization, Peripheral mortality, Aortic Diseases diagnostic imaging, Aortic Diseases mortality, Punctures, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement adverse effects, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement mortality, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement instrumentation, Aortic Valve Stenosis surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis diagnostic imaging, Aortic Valve Stenosis mortality, Femoral Artery diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis mortality, Thrombosis epidemiology, Thromboembolism etiology, Thromboembolism diagnostic imaging, Thromboembolism mortality, Thromboembolism prevention & control, Severity of Illness Index
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Background: Thromboembolic events, particularly strokes, remain a major complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Embolic protection devices have failed to show significant clinical benefit in large randomized clinical trials. Aortic wall thrombus (AWT) is often observed on multidetector computed tomography during TAVR work-up, but its prognostic significance is uncertain., Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the association between the presence of AWT and the incidence of thromboembolic outcomes in patients undergoing transfemoral (TF) TAVR for severe aortic stenosis., Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of consecutive patients who underwent TF TAVR for severe aortic stenosis between January 2011 and April 2022. A dedicated scale (range: 0-10) was qualitatively used to assess AWT. The primary outcome was a composite of procedural thromboembolic events defined as ischemic stroke, blue toe syndrome, bowel ischemia, or other solid organ infarction. The secondary endpoints were ischemic strokes and procedural death., Results: Of the 641 patients included, severe AWT (score ≥8) was identified in 73 (11.4%). The presence of severe AWT was strongly associated with an increase in the primary outcome (OR: 8.48; 95% CI: 3.36-21.40; P < 0.001). This relationship persisted following multivariable analysis, which adjusted for comorbidities and procedural characteristics. The presence of severe AWT was also found to be associated with an increased incidence of stroke and procedural death (OR: 5.66; 95% CI: 2.00-15.30; P = 0.002 and OR: 4.66; 95% CI: 1.80-11.30; P = 0.002, respectively)., Conclusions: The presence of severe AWT on preprocedural multidetector computed tomography is strongly associated with thromboembolic complications including stroke and mortality after TF TAVR., Competing Interests: Funding Support and Author Disclosures The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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36. Early Failure of VenusP-Valve in Pulmonary Position: Thrombosis and Inflammation?
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Iannaccone G, Bautista-Rodriguez C, Kacar P, Kempny A, Dimopoulos K, Fraisse A, and Montanaro C
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- Humans, Treatment Outcome, Prosthesis Failure, Pulmonary Valve diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Valve surgery, Pulmonary Valve physiopathology, Prosthesis Design, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation instrumentation, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects, Male, Inflammation physiopathology, Female, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis physiopathology, Heart Valve Prosthesis
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Competing Interests: Funding Support and Author Disclosures The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.
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37. Carotid free-floating thrombus in patients with acute ischaemic stroke and active cancer.
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Ventura RM, Freire I, and Marto JP
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- Humans, Female, Middle Aged, Tamoxifen therapeutic use, Aged, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis drug therapy, Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal therapeutic use, Carotid Artery Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Carotid Artery Thrombosis complications, Carotid Artery Thrombosis drug therapy, Ischemic Stroke diagnostic imaging, Ischemic Stroke drug therapy, Ischemic Stroke etiology, Ischemic Stroke complications, Breast Neoplasms complications, Breast Neoplasms drug therapy
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In patients with ischaemic stroke, a carotid free-floating thrombus (CFFT) raises diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We describe two women, each taking tamoxifen for invasive non-metastatic breast cancer, who developed large-vessel occlusion ischaemic strokes. The first had a CFFT 24 hours after receiving intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy; the thrombus completely resolved after 1 week of therapeutic anticoagulation. The second had a tandem occlusion with a CFFT at admission; her neurological deficits rapidly improved after intravenous thrombolysis without needing a mechanical thrombectomy. However, subsequently, under therapeutic anticoagulation, distal migration of the CFFT caused a recurrent large vessel occlusion ischaemic stroke, requiring mechanical thrombectomy. The CTFF in both cases appeared to relate to a cancer-related prothrombotic state. Both received long-term oral anticoagulation and their tamoxifen was switched to anastrozole. At 3 months, both were functionally independent without recurrent vascular events., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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38. Subclinical leaflet thrombosis: should we be concerned?
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Dangas G and Bay B
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- Humans, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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39. Response to "Characteristics of the prothrombotic milieu in mitral stenosis patients managed with direct oral anticoagulants".
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Sadeghipour P, Mozafarybazargany M, Farrashi M, and De Caterina R
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- Humans, Administration, Oral, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Mitral Valve Stenosis complications, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Anticoagulants therapeutic use
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors report no relationships that could be construed as a conflict of interest.
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40. Constructing a Transient Ischemia Attack Model Utilizing Flexible Spatial Targeting Photothrombosis with Real-Time Blood Flow Imaging Feedback.
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Zhu X, Yi Z, Li R, Wang C, Zhu W, Ma M, Lu J, and Li P
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- Animals, Male, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Mice, Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging methods, Middle Cerebral Artery diagnostic imaging, Ischemic Attack, Transient diagnostic imaging, Ischemic Attack, Transient physiopathology, Disease Models, Animal, Cerebrovascular Circulation
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an early warning sign of stroke and death, necessitating suitable animal models due to the associated clinical diagnostic challenges. In this study, we developed a TIA model using flexible spatially targeted photothrombosis combined with real-time blood flow imaging feedback. By modulating the excitation light using wavefront technology, we precisely created a square light spot (50 × 250 µm), targeted at the distal middle cerebral artery (dMCA). The use of laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) provided real-time feedback on the ischemia, while the excitation light was ceased upon reaching complete occlusion. Our results demonstrated that the photothrombus formed in the dMCA and spontaneously recanalized within 10 min (416.8 ± 96.4 s), with no sensorimotor deficits or infarction 24 h post-TIA. During the acute phase, ischemic spreading depression occurred in the ipsilateral dorsal cortex, leading to more severe ischemia and collateral circulation establishment synchronized with the onset of dMCA narrowing. Post-reperfusion, the thrombi were primarily in the sensorimotor and visual cortex, disappearing within 24 h. The blood flow changes in the dMCA were more indicative of cortical ischemic conditions than diameter changes. Our method successfully establishes a photochemical TIA model based on the dMCA, allowing for the dynamic observation and control of thrombus formation and recanalization and enabling real-time monitoring of the impacts on cerebral blood flow during the acute phase of TIA.
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41. Left Atrial Appendage Pseudothrombus Is Associated With Stroke History in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Cardiac Computed Tomography.
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Nicol E, Karim N, Semple T, Baleswaran S, Owen R, Riad O, Markides V, Padley SPG, and Wong T
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- Humans, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Risk Factors, Adult, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis epidemiology, Thrombosis etiology, Retrospective Studies, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Risk Assessment, Atrial Appendage diagnostic imaging, Atrial Fibrillation complications, Atrial Fibrillation diagnostic imaging, Atrial Fibrillation epidemiology, Stroke epidemiology, Stroke etiology, Stroke diagnostic imaging
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Background: In nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), the left atrial appendage (LAA) is the source of thrombus in up to 90% of patients. LAA pseudothrombus (LAAPT), defined as a filling defect on the initial but not the 60-second delayed acquisition on cardiovascular computed tomography scan (CCT), is a recognized phenomenon in NVAF, with unknown clinical relevance. We aimed to determine the relationship between LAAPT and history of stroke in patients with NVAF., Methods and Results: The study included 213 consecutive patients with NVAF undergoing CCT who were assessed for LAAPT. LA and LAA dimensions and LAA morphology correlated with clinical demographics including cardiovascular risk factors, history of stroke, thromboembolic stroke, and transient ischemic attack. Mean age (±SD) was 65.1±10.5 years (range 31-89) and 150 of 213 (70.4%) were men. LAAPT was present in 59 of 213 (27.7%) patients. Greater mean LAA ostium area (5.7 versus 4.5, P <0.001), greater mean LAA ostium area:curved length (0.11 versus 0.08, P <0.001), increased LAA volume (14.0 versus 10.2, P <0.001), and lower mean LAA tortuosity index (1.17 versus 1.38, P <0.001) were all associated with the presence of LAAPT. On multivariable analysis, LAAPT on CCT (odds ratio [OR], 3.20 [95% CI, 1.40-7.20]; P <0.006) and higher CHA
2 DS2 -VASc score (OR, 1.65 [95% CI, 1.16-2.35]; P =0.01) were associated with all strokes, with LAAPT remaining a statistically significant risk factor even after adjustment for CHA2 DS2 -VASc score., Conclusions: LAAPT on CCT is common in patients with NVAF. It has a strong positive association with stroke prevalence, even after adjustment for CHA2 DS2 -VASc score. LAAPT on CCT may potentially allow further stratification for stroke risk, additive to the CHA2 DS2 -VASc score.- Published
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42. [Thrombosis of portal cavernoma].
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Tebache J, Daenen A, and Gillard R
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- Humans, Aged, Male, Hemangioma, Cavernous complications, Hemangioma, Cavernous diagnosis, Venous Thrombosis etiology, Venous Thrombosis diagnosis, Venous Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Hypertension, Portal etiology, Hypertension, Portal complications, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Portal Vein diagnostic imaging
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Portal cavernoma thrombosis is a complication of portal cavernoma. We describe the case of a 74-year-old patient who presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain. The computed tomography scan showed a mass from the head of the pancreas to the hepatic hilum not enhanced after injection of iodinated contrast. There was no dilatation of the bile ducts. Abdominal magnetic resonance ruled out a tumour and confirmed a portal cavernoma thrombosis. In 50 % of cases the etiology of the portal cavernoma is unknown. It is often asymptomatic. It may be discovered in case of complications of portal hypertension. In rare cases the portal cavernoma can compress the bile ducts. To our knowledge, portal cavernoma thrombosis has only been described in one article. It is important to search for a thrombophilic disorder when such a complication is found. We share this case report in order to raise awareness in the medical community about this rare complication.
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43. Computed tomography imaging-based radiologic evaluation of pulmonary artery thrombosis in a series of patients with Behcet's disease.
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Germe SA, Ozsoy Z, Bulat B, Durhan G, Fırlatan B, Kilic L, and Akdogan A
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- Humans, Male, Female, Adult, Retrospective Studies, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Adolescent, Chronic Disease, Acute Disease, Pulmonary Embolism diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Embolism etiology, Behcet Syndrome complications, Behcet Syndrome diagnostic imaging, Behcet Syndrome diagnosis, Pulmonary Artery diagnostic imaging, Predictive Value of Tests, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Computed Tomography Angiography
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Aim: Pulmonary artery involvement is a severe complication of Behcet's disease (BD). Although venous thrombosis is common in BD, pulmonary embolism is considered to be rare because the inflammatory nature makes the thrombi strongly adherent to the venous walls. This study aimed to define the radiological characteristics of pulmonary artery thrombosis (PAT) on computed tomography (CT) imaging in BD patients., Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 165 BD patients with vascular involvement. Among the patients with venous involvement (n = 146), we identified 65 patients who had undergone thorax CT imaging previously. Fourteen patients who were diagnosed with PAT were included in the study. Expert radiologists re-evaluated the patients' initial and control thorax CT scans, classified the PAT as acute or chronic based on their radiological features., Results: The patients' median age was 35 (min-max: 15-60) years at the time of the initial CT scan, and nine were male. Twelve (85.7%) patients were symptomatic at the time of CT evaluation. Upon re-evaluating the thorax CTs, acute PAT was diagnosed in six (42.8%); chronic PAT was detected in eight (57.1%) patients. Two patients with chronic PAT also had acute PAT. Pulmonary artery aneurysms were present in three (21.4%) patients, and intracardiac thrombus was found in three (21.4%) patients., Conclusion: A significant number of BD patients with venous involvement had radiological findings consistent with acute PAT potentially due to pulmonary emboli in this study. The clinical importance of these lesions has to be defined with future studies., (© 2024 Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
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44. An Unexpected Discovery in the Left Atrial Appendage-A Thrombus or a Tumor?
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Tükenmez Karakurt S, Karakurt H, Güler A, Kadiroğulları E, Aydın S, and Güler GB
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- Humans, Diagnosis, Differential, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Male, Female, Atrial Appendage diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Heart Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
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45. A rare case of giant left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm complicated by thrombus formation.
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Zhang WM, Xing Y, Tuerxun A, and Huo Q
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- Humans, Male, Diagnosis, Differential, Sinus of Valsalva diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis complications, Aortic Aneurysm diagnostic imaging, Aortic Aneurysm complications, Echocardiography methods
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A rare transthoracic echocardiographic image of left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm complicated by thrombus formation., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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46. Real-Time Detection of Circulating Thrombi in an Extracorporeal Circuit Using Doppler Ultrasound: In-Vitro Proof of Concept Study.
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Peer SM, Desai M, Bukhari S, Delores Y, Jonas R, and Sinha P
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- Humans, Swine, Ultrasonography, Doppler methods, Animals, Extracorporeal Circulation methods, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Proof of Concept Study, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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Background: Thromboembolic stroke continues to be by far the most common severe adverse event in patients supported with mechanical circulatory assist devices. Feasibility of using Doppler ultrasound to detect circulating thrombi in an extracorporeal circuit was investigated., Methods: A mock extracorporeal circulatory loop of uncoated cardiopulmonary bypass tubing and a roller pump was setup. A Doppler bubble counter was used to monitor the mean ultrasound backscatter signal (MUBS). The study involved two sets of experiments. In Scenario 1, the circuit was sequentially primed with human blood components, and the MUBS was measured. In Scenario 2, the circuit was primed with heparinized fresh porcine blood, and the MUBS was measured. Fresh blood clots (diameter <1,000 microns, 1,000-5,000 microns, >5,000 microns) were injected into the circuit followed by protamine administration., Results: In Scenario 1 (n = 3), human platelets produced a baseline MUBS of 1.5 to 3.5 volts/s. Addition of packed human red blood cells increased the baseline backscatter to 17 to 21 volts/s. Addition of fresh frozen plasma did not change the baseline backscatter. In Scenario 2 (n = 5), the blood-primed circuit produced a steady baseline MUBS. Injection of the clots resulted in abrupt and transient increase (range: 3-30 volts/s) of the baseline MUBS. Protamine administration resulted in a sustained increase of MUBS followed by circuit thrombosis., Conclusions: Doppler ultrasound may be used for real-time detection of circulating solid microemboli in the extracorporeal circuit. This technology could potentially be used to design safety systems that can reduce the risk of thromboembolic stroke associated with mechanical circulatory support therapy., Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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47. Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Thrombosis: Definitions, Clinical Impact, and Management: A State-of-the-Art Review.
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Chitturi KR, Aladin AI, Braun R, Al-Qaraghuli AK, Banerjee A, Reddy P, Merdler I, Chaturvedi A, Abusnina W, Haberman D, Lupu L, Rodriguez-Weisson FJ, Case BC, Wermers JP, Ben-Dor I, Satler LF, Waksman R, and Rogers T
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- Humans, Risk Factors, Treatment Outcome, Incidence, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Risk Assessment, Predictive Value of Tests, Heart Valve Prosthesis adverse effects, Bioprosthesis adverse effects, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis therapy, Aortic Valve surgery, Aortic Valve diagnostic imaging, Aortic Valve physiopathology, Prosthesis Design, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement adverse effects, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement instrumentation, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects, Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation instrumentation, Fibrinolytic Agents adverse effects, Fibrinolytic Agents administration & dosage
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Bioprosthetic aortic valve thrombosis is frequently detected after transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement due to advances in cardiac computed tomography angiography technology and standardized surveillance protocols in low-surgical-risk transcatheter aortic valve replacement trials. However, evidence is limited concerning whether subclinical leaflet thrombosis leads to clinical adverse events or premature structural valve deterioration. Furthermore, there may be net harm in the form of bleeding from aggressive antithrombotic treatment in patients with subclinical leaflet thrombosis. This review will discuss the incidence, mechanisms, diagnosis, and optimal management of bioprosthetic aortic valve thrombosis after transcatheter aortic valve replacement and bioprosthetic surgical aortic valve replacement., Competing Interests: Dr Chitturi is a consultant for Glass Health. Dr Case is a speaker for Asahi Intecc USA, Inc, and Zoll Medical. Dr Waksman reports participation on the advisory boards for Abbott Vascular, Philips Image-Guided Therapy, and Pi-Cardia Ltd; consulting for Abbott Vascular, Apend Medical, Biotronik, Boston Scientific, JC Medical, MedAlliance/Cordis, Medtronic, Philips Image-Guided Therapy, Pi-Cardia Ltd, Swiss Interventional Systems Medical AG, and Transmural Systems Inc; institutional grant support from Biotronik, Medtronic, Philips Image-Guided Therapy; and equity in Transmural Systems, Inc. Dr Rogers reports participation on the advisory boards for Medtronic and Boston Scientific; consulting for Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific; equity in Transmural Systems, Inc; and is a coinventor of patents assigned to the National Institutes of Health. The other authors report no conflicts.
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48. Endovascular Retrieval of a Catheter-Associated Right Heart Thrombus in a Pediatric Patient Using a Biliary Stone Extraction Basket.
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Álvarez-Vallejo S, Muñoz Durán JA, Sanín E, Echeverri-Isaza S, and Hidalgo-Oviedo JM
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- Humans, Treatment Outcome, Male, Device Removal, Gallstones diagnostic imaging, Gallstones surgery, Gallstones therapy, Female, Child, Thrombectomy instrumentation, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis surgery, Endovascular Procedures instrumentation, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases etiology, Heart Diseases therapy
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49. Catheter related atrial thrombus caused by Abiotrophia defectiva: A case series and review of literature.
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Mathew GG, Kompella KK, Jayabalan R, and Rajkumar V
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- Humans, Male, Treatment Outcome, Middle Aged, Female, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections microbiology, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections diagnosis, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections drug therapy, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections therapy, Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections etiology, Catheterization, Central Venous adverse effects, Catheterization, Central Venous instrumentation, Central Venous Catheters adverse effects, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Thrombectomy, Aged, Heart Atria diagnostic imaging, Heart Atria surgery, Heart Atria microbiology, Adult, Thrombosis etiology, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Thrombosis microbiology, Thrombosis surgery, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Catheters, Indwelling adverse effects, Abiotrophia isolation & purification, Anticoagulants, Heart Diseases etiology, Heart Diseases microbiology, Heart Diseases diagnostic imaging, Heart Diseases surgery, Device Removal, Renal Dialysis, Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
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Catheter related atrial thrombus (CRAT) is a devastating complication associated with tunneled hemodialysis catheter. Abiotrophia defectiva is a rare fastidious pathogen implicated predominantly in culture negative infective endocarditis. Here we report three cases of CRAT in maintenance hemodialysis patients with variable clinical presentation caused by Abiotrophia defectiva. Video assisted thoracoscopic retrieval of atrial thrombus is a novel technique which is scarcely reported in medical literature for surgical management of large atrial thrombus. Our cases were managed by timely administration of antibiotics and anticoagulants followed by surgical retrieval of atrial thrombus with removal of tunneled dialysis catheter. This case series illustrates the importance of prompt diagnosis, appropriate anticoagulation with antibiotics, and mini-invasive surgical removal of atrial thrombus for the management of CRAT., Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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50. The effect of ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis studied in blood-on-a-chip.
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Li Y, Li Y, and Chen H
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- Humans, Fibrinolysis drug effects, Ultrasonic Therapy methods, Lab-On-A-Chip Devices, Thrombolytic Therapy methods, Thrombosis drug therapy, Thrombosis diagnostic imaging
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Background: Thromboembolism, which leads to pulmonary embolism and ischemic stroke, remains one of the main causes of death. Ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis (UAT) is an effective thrombolytic method. However, further studies are required to elucidate the mechanism of ultrasound on arterial and venous thrombi., Methods: We employed the blood-on-a-chip technology to simulate thrombus formation in coronary stenosis and deep vein valves. Subsequently, UAT was conducted on the chip to assess the impact of ultrasound on thrombolysis under varying flow conditions. Real-time fluorescence was used to assess thrombolysis and drug penetration. Finally, scanning electron microscopy and immunofluorescence were used to determine the effect of ultrasound on fibrinolysis., Results: The study revealed that UAT enhanced the thrombolytic rate by 40% in the coronary stenosis chip and by 10% in the deep venous valves chip. This enhancement is attributed to the disruption of crosslinked fibrin fibers by ultrasound, leading to increased urokinase diffusion within the thrombus and accumulation of plasminogen on the fibrinogen α chain. Moreover, the acceleration of the dissolution rate of thrombi in the venous valve chip by ultrasound was not as significant as that in the coronary stenosis chip., Conclusion: These findings highlight the differential impact of ultrasound on thrombolysis under various flow conditions and emphasize the valuable role of the blood-on-a-chip technology in exploring thrombolysis mechanisms., (© 2024 International Center for Artificial Organ and Transplantation (ICAOT) and Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
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