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Lamberts A, Rashid H, Pas HH, Diercks GFH, Meijer JM, Horváth B. Pemphigoid variants affecting the skin. Clin Exp Dermatol 2019; 44:721-727. [PMID: 31099084 DOI: 10.1111/ced.13984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pemphigoid diseases are autoimmune subepidermal blistering diseases affecting the skin and mucous membranes, which are caused by autoantibodies targeting structural hemidesmosomal proteins or hemidesmosome-associated proteins. Variants of pemphigoid can be differentiated based on targeted antigens and clinical aspects. In this review, we will discuss pemphigoid variants that predominantly affect the skin, and provide clinicians with clues to diagnosis.
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Yuvaraj J, Lin A, Rashid H, Nerlekar N, Cameron J, Seneviratne S, Nicholls S, Psaltis P, Wong D. Is Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Related to Vascular Inflammation and Epicardial Fat? Insights from Novel Markers of Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography. Heart Lung Circ 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.285] [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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Hasan O, Fahad S, Sattar S, Umer M, Rashid H. Ankle Arthrodesis using Ilizarov Ring Fixator: A Primary or Salvage Procedure? An Analysis of Twenty Cases. Malays Orthop J 2018; 12:24-30. [PMID: 30555643 PMCID: PMC6287131 DOI: 10.5704/moj.1811.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction: Ankle arthrodesis using the Ilizarov technique provides high union rate with the added benefits of early weight-bearing, and the unique advantage of its ability to promote regeneration of soft tissue around the bone, including skin, muscle and neuro-vascular structures, and its versatility to allow correction of the position of the foot by adjusting the frame post-operatively as needed. We describe our experience with this technique and the functional outcomes in our patients. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in 20 ankle fusion cases using the Ilizarov method between the years 2007 and 2017. We defined success in treatment by loss of preoperative symptoms and radiological union on plain radiographs of the ankle. Results: Fusion was achieved in all patients (100%). Immediate post-operative ambulation was with full weight bearing (FWB) in 16 (83%) of the participants and non-weight bearing (NWB) in 3 patients (17%). Post-procedure 11 patients (67%) of the participants who were full weight bearing required some form of support for walking for 2-3 weeks. Post-operatively three patients had pin tract infection requiring intravenous antibiotics. Radiological union took range of 6-12 weeks, mean union time was 8 weeks. Only one patient required bone grafting due to bone loss. Average follow-up period was 10-45 months. Conclusion: The Ilizarov technique has a high union rate and leads to general favourable clinical outcome and may be considered for any ankle arthrodesis but is especially useful in complex cases such as for revisions, soft-tissue compromise, infection and in patients with risk for non-union. Early weight bearing is an extra benefit.
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Alshehari AA, Park S, Rashid H. Strategies to improve hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers in adult intensive care units: a mini systematic review. J Hosp Infect 2018; 100:152-158. [PMID: 29559231 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers (HCWs) in intensive care units (ICUs) is disconcertingly low. AIM To identify the effective intervention(s) for increasing HH compliance among HCWs in adult ICUs. METHODS Two major electronic databases, OVID Medline and CINAHL, were searched by using a combination of MeSH terms and text words (e.g. hand hygiene, hand washing, compliance, adher*, improve*, develop* and intensive care unit) for relevant articles. This was supplemented by Google Scholar and hand searching of included bibliographies. Data from identified articles were then abstracted, quality-assessed, and combined into a summary effect. FINDINGS Of 89 titles and abstracts that were identified, 14 articles were finally included. Overall study quality was good. However, variations in design, setting, sample size, and intervention(s) tested precluded a meta-analysis; hence a narrative synthesis was conducted. The interventions included education, observation, provision of supplies, improving access and directive support; tested singly or in combination; resulted in positive outcomes in all but one study. A combination of administrative support, 'supplies', education and training, reminders, surveillance, and performance feedback raised the compliance from a baseline of 51.5% to a record 80.1%; but no set of intervention(s) could improve the compliance to the desired near-100% level. CONCLUSION Available data suggest that multi-modal interventions are effective in raising the compliance to a 'plateau' level but not up to the desired standard. Methodologically appropriate trials of combined interventions could enhance the evidence about interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance among ICU staff.
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Gifford K, McDuffie MJ, Rashid H, Knight E, Boudreaux M. Contraceptive method choice among Medicaid-enrolled women living in the same household. Contraception 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2018.07.061] [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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Rashid H, Amiruddin A, Be KK, Nasis A, Gooley R, Cameron J, Brown A. 5251The prevalence of leaflet thrombosis in intra- versus supra-annular transcatheter aortic valve prostheses. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.5251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Rashid H, Gooley R, Nerlekar N, Ihdayhid AR, McCormick L, Be KK, Amiruddin A, Nasis A, Cameron J, Brown A. P6300Transcatheter and surgical aortic bioprosthetic valve leaflet thrombosis defined by computed tomography is associated with cerebrovascular events: contemporary meta-analysis of 8 observational studies. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy566.p6300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Uddin MH, Alim MS, Islam SMM, Rashid H, Shahjahan M. Temperature changes alter the acute toxicity responses of cypermethrin in Zebrafish. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.3329/pa.v29i1.37481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The study was carried out to determine the effect of temperature changes on acute toxicity of pyrethroid pesticide cypermethrin in zebrafish. A two-day renewal bioassay system for 96h was conducted to find out LC50 value of cypermethrin at two temperature regimes i.e. 25°C and 30°C considering as T1 and T2, respectively. During the determination of LC50 in both temperatures, blood glucose (mg/dL) levels were measured at lower concentration (0.25 µg/L) of cypermethrin. The results of acute toxicity test at 96h LC50 values were calculated through probit analysis. It was found that 96h LC50 for T1 and T2 groups were about 2.1 and 1.4 µg/L, respectively. Significantly lower LC50 of cypermethrin at T2 compared to T1 showed that higher temperature increased the toxicity of cypermethrin. There was a significant increase (P<0.05) in blood glucose level (mg/dL) in 0.25 µg/L compared to 0 µg/L concentration of cypermethrin at both treatments. Dissolved oxygen decreased and free CO2 increased significantly (P<0.05) with increasing temperature, while the pH of the water was almost unchanged throughout the study period. The present study indicated the impact of increased temperature on pesticide toxicity in the aquatic ecosystem.Progressive Agriculture 29 (1): 64-70, 2018
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Timsina J, Wolf J, Guilpart N, van Bussel L, Grassini P, van Wart J, Hossain A, Rashid H, Islam S, van Ittersum M. Can Bangladesh produce enough cereals to meet future demand? AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS 2018; 163:36-44. [PMID: 29861535 PMCID: PMC5903259 DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2016.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Bangladesh faces huge challenges in achieving food security due to its high population, diet changes, and limited room for expanding cropland and cropping intensity. The objective of this study is to assess the degree to which Bangladesh can be self-sufficient in terms of domestic maize, rice and wheat production by the years 2030 and 2050 by closing the existing gap (Yg) between yield potential (Yp) and actual farm yield (Ya), accounting for possible changes in cropland area. Yield potential and yield gaps were calculated for the three crops using well-validated crop models and site-specific weather, management and soil data, and upscaled to the whole country. We assessed potential grain production in the years 2030 and 2050 for six land use change scenarios (general decrease in arable land; declining ground water tables in the north; cropping of fallow areas in the south; effect of sea level rise; increased cropping intensity; and larger share of cash crops) and three levels of Yg closure (1: no yield increase; 2: Yg closure at a level equivalent to 50% (50% Yg closure); 3: Yg closure to a level of 85% of Yp (irrigated crops) and 80% of water-limited yield potential or Yw (rainfed crops) (full Yg closure)). In addition, changes in demand with low and high population growth rates, and substitution of rice by maize in future diets were also examined. Total aggregated demand of the three cereals (in milled rice equivalents) in 2030 and 2050, based on the UN median population variant, is projected to be 21 and 24% higher than in 2010. Current Yg represent 50% (irrigated rice), 48-63% (rainfed rice), 49% (irrigated wheat), 40% (rainfed wheat), 46% (irrigated maize), and 44% (rainfed maize) of their Yp or Yw. With 50% Yg closure and for various land use changes, self-sufficiency ratio will be > 1 for rice in 2030 and about one in 2050 but well below one for maize and wheat in both 2030 and 2050. With full Yg closure, self-sufficiency ratios will be well above one for rice and all three cereals jointly but below one for maize and wheat for all scenarios, except for the scenario with drastic decrease in boro rice area to allow for area expansion for cash crops. Full Yg closure of all cereals is needed to compensate for area decreases and demand increases, and then even some maize and large amounts of wheat imports will be required to satisfy demand in future. The results of this analysis have important implications for Bangladesh and other countries with high population growth rate, shrinking arable land due to rapid urbanization, and highly vulnerable to climate change.
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Stehli J, Gupta V, Rashid H, Be K, Martin C, Gooley R, Dick R, Htun N, Stub D, Duffy S, Walton A. Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing TAVI in Australia. Heart Lung Circ 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.945] [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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Rashid H, Gooley R, Thein P, Be K, Nerlekar N, Ihdayhid A, Amiruddin A, McCormick L, Nasis A, Cameron J, Brown A. Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Leaflet Thrombosis Detected by Multidetector Computed Tomography is Associated With Adverse Cerebrovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Heart Lung Circ 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.895] [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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Rashid H, Nasis A, Gooley R, Thein P, Be K, Amiruddin A, Cameron J, Brown A. The Prevalence of Leaflet Thrombosis in Intra-Annular Versus Supra-Annular Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prostheses and the Role of the Neo-Sinus: A Systematic Review. Heart Lung Circ 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.1000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rashid H, McCormick L, Talman A, Nerlekar N, Ihdayhid A, Amiruddin A, Tan S, Nasis A, Meredith I, Gooley R. P3291The impact of aorta-ventricular angulation on device success in transcatheter aortic valve replacements with the lotus valve system. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx504.p3291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Rashid H, Talman A, Ihdayhid A, McCormick L, Nasis A, Meredith I, Gooley R. Determining the role of aorto-ventricular angulation on procedural success in transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR) with the Lotus Valve System. Intern Med J 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/imj.13_13461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rashid H, Velusamy R, Be K, Ihdayhid A, Nerlekar N, McCormick L, Nasis A, Meredith I, Gooley R. Large single-centre outcome of next-generation transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) systems in low-intermediate surgical risk patients. Intern Med J 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/imj.12_13461] [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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Rashid H, Shafi S, Booy R, Bashir HE, Ali K, Zambon MC, Memish ZA, Ellis J, Coen PG, Haworth E. Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections in British Hajj pilgrims. EMERGING HEALTH THREATS JOURNAL 2017. [DOI: 10.3402/ehtj.v1i0.7072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Mirzaee S, Rashid H, Ivankovic Y, Nasis A, Cameron J. A Study to Assess Knowledge and Practice Among Coronary Care Staff About Familial Hypercholesterolzemia. Heart Lung Circ 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Rashid H, Velusamy R, Be K, Talman A, Amiruddin A, Koh Y, Tan S, Ihdayhid A, Nerlekar N, McCormick L, Meredith I, Gooley R. Investigating the Impact of Aorto-Ventricular Angulation on Procedural Success in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements with the Lotus Valve System. Heart Lung Circ 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Koh Y, Khaw S, Rashid H, Nasis A. Effect of Indoor Flowering Plants on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Post Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Heart Lung Circ 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Rashid H, Be K, Velusamy R, Talman A, Koh Y, Amiruddin A, Tan S, Ihdayhid A, McCormick L, Nasis A, Meredith I, Gooley R. Next-Generation Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Clinical Outcomes in Low-Intermediate Risk Patients: Large Single-Centre Experience. Heart Lung Circ 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.400] [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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Nerlekar N, Cheshire C, Rashid H, Muthalaly R, Cameron J, Seneviratne S, Wong D, Harper R, Brown A. Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography (CTCA) Derived Plaque Morphology Predicts Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE): Insights from a 19,943 Patient Meta-Analysis. Heart Lung Circ 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Tashani M, Alfelali M, Barasheed O, Alqahtani AS, Heron L, Wong M, Rashid H, Booy R. Effect of Tdap when administered before, with or after the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (coadministered with the quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine) in adults: A randomised controlled trial. Vaccine 2016; 34:5929-5937. [PMID: 27780630 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Revised: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Sequential or co-administration of vaccines has potential to alter the immune response to any of the antigens. Existing literature suggests that prior immunisation of tetanus/diphtheria-containing vaccines can either enhance or suppress immune response to conjugate pneumococcal or meningococcal vaccines. We examined this interaction among adult Australian travellers before attending the Hajj pilgrimage 2014. We also investigated tolerability of these vaccines separately and concomitantly. We randomly assigned each participant to one of three vaccination schedules. Group A received adult tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) 3-4weeks before receiving CRM197-conjugated 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) and CRM197-conjugated quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (MCV4). Group B received all three vaccines on one day. Group C received PCV13 and MCV4 3-4weeks before Tdap. Blood samples collected at baseline, each vaccination visit and 3-4weeks after vaccination were tested using the pneumococcal opsonophagocytic assay (OPA) and by ELISA for diphtheria and tetanus antibodies. Funding for meningococcal serology was not available. Participants completed symptom diaries after each vaccination. A total of 111 participants aged 18-64 (median 40) years were recruited. No statistically significant difference was detected across the three groups in achieving OPA titre ⩾1:8 post vaccination. However, compared to other groups, Group A had a statistically significant lower number of subjects achieving ⩾4-fold rise in serotype 3, and also significantly lower geometric mean titres (GMTs) to six (of 13) pneumococcal serotypes (3, 5, 18C, 4, 19A and 9V). Group C (given prior PCV13 and MVC4) had statistically significant higher pre-Tdap geometric mean concentration (GMC) of anti-diphtheria IgG; however, there was no difference across the three groups following Tdap. Anti-tetanus IgG GMCs were similar across the groups before and after Tdap. No serious adverse events were reported. In conclusion, Tdap vaccination 3-4weeks before concomitant administration of PCV13 and MCV4 significantly reduced the antibody response to six of the 13 pneumococcal serotypes in adults. The trial is registered at the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR): ACTRN12613000536763.
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Ramkumar S, Rashid H, Zaman S, McCormick L, Gooley R, Jackson D, Meredith I. Comparison of Outcomes Between Nonagenarians and Younger Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) with the LOTUS Valve. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.397] [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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Rashid H, McCormick L, Gooley R, Ramkumar S, Meredith I. Simultaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation and Drive-By Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair with the Lotus Valve System. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Rashid H, Ramkumar S, Haji K, Nerlekar N, Mottram P, Moir S. Determining the Aortic Root Geometry of Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valves Through 320-Slice Multidetector CT and its Implications for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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