Because outcomes for patients with aortic disease are enhanced at programs with higher volumes, experienced practitioners, and extensive management capabilities, Multidisciplinary Aortic Team care is ...

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Ebstein anomaly is a defect of the tricuspid valve in the heart. It is a rare type of heart defect, occurring in about 1 out of 10,000 live births each year. The age of onset for symptoms of Ebstein ...

What is patent foramen ovale transcatheter repair? A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole between the 2 upper chambers of the heart, the right and the left atrium. Patent foramen transcatheter ...

Coronary arteries are the blood vessels which are involved in the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. In some cases, the coronary arteries may become narrow and hardened due to accumulation of ...

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In a groundbreaking development, researchers have cracked a 500-year-old anatomical puzzle that was first identified by the brilliant Leonardo da Vinci. The mystery surrounds the trabeculae of the ...

Although the white-eared opossum is frequently observed in both rural and urban environments, there is little anatomical knowledge about this marsupial species. To our knowledge, there are no ...

1 Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec/Quebec Heart & Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Objective To evaluate the effect of age and aortic ...

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The esophagus is a tubular, elongated organ that plays an important role in transporting food and liquids to the stomach. Several conditions can negatively affect the esophagus, including acid reflux, ...