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Dul M, Paluch KJ, Kelly H, Healy AM, Sasse A, Tajber L. Self-assembled carrageenan/protamine polyelectrolyte nanoplexes—Investigation of critical parameters governing their formation and characteristics. Carbohydr Polym 2015; 123:339-49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.01.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2014] [Revised: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Ershad S, Harding S, Larsen P, Sasse A, Al-Sinan A. Adverse outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery post acute coronary syndrome: Wellington hospital population. Heart Lung Circ 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.04.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Wilkins B, Gudex F, Sasse A. Measures of frailty in elderly patients considered for cardiac surgery and comparison of 30-day outcomes in both medical and surgical treatment groups. Heart Lung Circ 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.04.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Howard C, Holley A, Sasse A, Harding S, Larsen P. Is the incidence of high on treatment platelet reactivity (HOTPR) reduced in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients treated with ticagrelor? Heart Lung Circ 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.04.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Defraye A, Sasse A. STI SURVEILLANCE BY A SENTINEL NETWORK OF PHYSICIANS IN BELGIUM. Acta Clin Belg 2014. [DOI: 10.1179/acb.2005.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Wolbinski M, Morgan A, Larsen P, Sasse A. 3D echo mitral valve reconstruction - validity of a novel software application. Heart Lung Circ 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.04.251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A total of 1055 nucleotide sequences obtained from HIV patients diagnosed in 2008 and 2009 in Belgium were included in this prevalence study. The study population is a group of patients whose visit was considered by the clinician as the first contact with a Belgian AIDS reference centre or with another clinical centre experienced in HIV care. Prevalences of surveillance drug resistance mutations (SDRM) of 11·7% (47/394) and 11·0% (73/661) were observed in 2008 and 2009, respectively. The highest level of SDRM was observed towards nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) (7·8%), followed by the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) (4·2%) and Protease inhibitors (PIs) (2·3%). A potential clinical impact of the SDRM was demonstrated when using the current first-line therapy. A particularly high prevalence of SDRM was observed among intravenous drug users (IDUs) (29·4%). Reanalysis and comparing the data from previous Belgian studies using similar interpretation algorithms could not reveal a significant trend in SDRM prevalence over the last 5 years.
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Bass M, Chen-Xu M, Sasse A, La Flamme A, Larsen P, Harding S. Stimulation of platelet toll-like receptors results in marked platelet activation that is partially inhibited by prasugrel but not aspirin. Heart Lung Circ 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.04.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Smith G, Gudex F, Willox G, Sasse A, Ruygrok P, Chataline A, Stewart R. Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients Evaluated for Cardiac Surgery. Heart Lung Circ 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.04.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Gudex F, Willox G, Smith G, Chataline A, Ruygrok P, Stewart R, Sasse A. Clinical Frailty Assessment and Formal Frailty Testing—Clinical Decision Making in Severe Coronary and Valvular Heart Disease. Heart Lung Circ 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Willox G, Gudex F, Smith G, Ruygrok P, Chateleine A, Stewart R, Sasse A. Evaluation of Tests for Frailty in Elderly Patients Accepted for Cardiac Surgery Compared to Those Managed Conservatively. Heart Lung Circ 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.04.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Verbrugge R, Deblonde J, Beckhoven DV, Sasse A. P3.252 STI Surveillance Within the General Population and in AIDS Reference Centres (ARC) in Belgium: Circumstances of HIV Testing in Patients Diagnosed with an STI. Br J Vener Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051184.0708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Van Beckhoven D, Buvé A, Ruelle J, Seyler L, Sasse A. A national cohort of HIV-infected patients in Belgium: design and main characteristics. Acta Clin Belg 2013. [PMID: 23189540 DOI: 10.2143/acb.67.5.2062686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In Belgium, individual laboratory and treatment data of all HIV-infected patients seen in the 9 AIDS Reference Centres and 7 AIDS Reference Laboratories are collected prospectively since 2006. We present here an analysis of patients recorded in the cohort database between 1st of January 2006 and 31st of December 2008. During that period, 11982 patients were under medical follow-up in Belgium. Sixty-one percent of the patients were male and the median age was 39.8 at the time of first recorded viral load. Among the patients whose nationality or probable mode of transmission was recorded, nearly half (48.0%) were Belgian and 38.3% originated from Sub-Saharan Africa; heterosexual contacts were reported in the majority of cases (56.0%) followed by homosexual contacts (35.3%). A total of 145 deaths were reported. Around three quarters of the patients were on ART. The median CD4 cell count rose from 470 cells/mm3 in 2006 to 501 cells/mm3 in 2008. This cohort enabled us to obtain comprehensive information on the numbers and characteristics of HIV-infected patients currently being followed up in Belgium, and on trends in antiretroviral therapy and biological results. This will serve for planning purposes, evaluation of access to care and as a source of information for further studies.
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Macedo LT, Sasse A. Prevention Strategies for Chemotherapy Induced Hand-Foot Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Randomised Trials. Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)34141-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sasse A, Nourani C, Reis L. Low-Dose Dethylstilbestrol in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)33488-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Chen-Xu M, Johnston L, Holley A, Sasse A, Larsen P, Harding S. Comparison of the Multiplate and VerifyNow Assays for Monitoring Residual Platelet Reactivity after Clopidogrel. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Shi B, Ferrier K, Sasse A, Harding S, Larsen P. ECG Markers of Arrhythmogeneic Substrate and Structural Heart Disease. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Michel J, Mundell D, Boga T, Sasse A. Early Experience of Dabigatran Use in a Wellington Population. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Morgan A, Webber M, Harding S, Scully A, Sexton J, Johnson L, Larsen P, Sasse A. Strain and Pacing Study; Role of Pacing Lead Placement in LV Contraction. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lou P, Morgan A, Harding S, Matsis P, Sasse A. Patent Foramen Ovale Closure: The Wellington Experience 2009–2012. Heart Lung Circ 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.05.417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Verbrugge R, Van Beckhoven D, Sasse A. P1-S2.34 STI-Surveillance within AIDS Reference Centres in Belgium - high consistent STI incidence among HIV-positive Men having Sex with Men, 2008-2009. Br J Vener Dis 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050108.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zhang Z, Ranchord A, Webber M, Simmonds M, Matsis P, Aitken A, Sasse A, Luo D, Harding S. Same-day Discharge Following Elective PCI – 10 Year Single Center Experience. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.03.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Töteberg-Harms M, Sturm V, Sel S, Sasse A, Landau K. Retinal Astrocytomas: Long-Term Follow-Up. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2011; 228:337-9. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1273228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Harding S, Johnston L, Michel J, Ramanathan A, La Flamme A, Sasse A, Larsen P. High on Treatment Platelet Reactivity is Common and Differs Among Ethnic Groups. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Zhang Z, Ranchord A, Webber M, Simmonds M, Matsis P, Aitken A, Sasse A, Luo D, Harding S. Same-day Discharge Following Elective PCI—10 Year Single Centre Experience. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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