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Henry M, Abutaleb A, Jeevanandam V, Smith H, Belkin M, Husain A, Pinney S, Ota T, Mor-Avi V, Lang RM, Addetia K. Intracardiac device associated interference with tricuspid valve apparatus on echocardiography: What can we learn from pathology? Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeab289.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Background
New or worsening tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is associated with right-sided heart failure and worsened outcomes. Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), which are being implanted at growing rates worldwide, are increasingly being recognized as associated with TR occurrence related to interference with the tricuspid valve (TV) apparatus. Purpose: We sought to identify echocardiographic features in the right ventricle and TV that differentiate patients who have anatomically demonstrated interference with the TV on direct pathology inspection.
Methods
Explanted hearts from 44 consecutive patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplant (55 ±13 yrs, 68% men) with known implanted CIEDs were dissected to assess the presence (n = 18) or absence (n = 26) of CIED interference with the TV (Figure). Echocardiographic measurements performed prior to transplantation, including left and right ventricular (LV, RV) size and performance metrics as well as TR severity, were compared between both groups using non-parametric testing.
Results
Echocardiographic features of patients with and without anatomically demonstrated TV interference are shown in the Table. Although overall LV dimensions and volumes were not different between the two groups and LV ejection fraction was severely reduced in both groups, patients demonstrating CIED interference trended towards larger right atrial volumes (Table) and also larger RV and tricuspid annular sizes. Importantly, however, they were more than 4 times likely to have abnormal right ventricular function. Lastly, patients with tricuspid apparatus interference tended to have more significant TR, although these differences have not reached statistical significance (Table).
Conclusion
CIED interreference with tricuspid valve apparatus occurs frequently (41%) among patients with CIEDs, who undergo orthotopic heart transplantation. This may be associated with worsening TV function with subsequent changes in right atrial and ventricular geometry and function. In light of prior data showing poor outcomes with CIED associated TR, this study emphasizes the importance of non-invasive assessment of CIED interference with the tricuspid valve, in order to improve device placement and patient outcomes. Abstract Figure Abstract Table
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Affiliation(s)
- M Henry
- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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- The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, United States of America
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Abutaleb A, Tayeb AM, Mahmoud MA, Daher AM, Desouky OA, Bakather OY, Farouq R. Removal and recovery of U(VI) from aqueous effluents by flax fiber: Adsorption, desorption and batch adsorber proposal. J Adv Res 2019; 22:153-162. [PMID: 31969996 PMCID: PMC6965726 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2019.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Removal and recovery of uranium were investigated in a batch process. Adsorbent characteristics were scientifically analyzed. The maximum obtained U(VI) removal was ≈94.50% at pH of 4 and adsorbent dose of 1.2 g. Adsorption data were analyzed using kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic models. Full scale batch adsorber unit was recommended.
Flax fiber (Linen fiber), a valuable and inexpensive material was used as sorbent material in the uptake of uranium ion for the safe disposal of liquid effluent. Flax fibers were characterized using BET, XRD, TGA, DTA and FTIR analyses, and the results confirmed the ability of flax fiber to adsorb uranium. The removal efficiency reached 94.50% at pH 4, 1.2 g adsorbent dose and 100 min in batch technique. Adsorption results were fitted well to the Langmuir isotherm. The recovery of U (VI) to form yellow cake was investigated by precipitation using NH4OH (33%). The results show that flax fibers are an acceptable sorbent for the removal and recovery of U (VI) from liquid effluents of low and high initial concentrations. The design of a full scale batch unit was also proposed and the necessary data was suggested.
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- A Abutaleb
- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Minia University, College of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Department, Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.,Nuclear Material Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Nuclear Material Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.,Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Hadhramout University, Mukalla, Yemen
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- Petrochemical Engineering Department, Pharos University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Furuse M, Miyatake SI, Miyata T, Yoritsune E, Kawabata S, Kuroiwa T, Karajannis MA, Fisher MJ, Milla SS, Cohen KJ, Legault G, Wisoff JH, Harter DH, Hartnett E, Merkelson A, Bloom MC, Dhall G, Jones D, Korshunov A, Pfister S, Eberhart CG, Zagzag D, Allen JC, Chinot O, Wick W, Mason W, Henriksson R, Saran F, Nishikawa R, Hilton M, Abrey L, Cloughesy T, Field KM, Simes J, Nowak AK, Hovey E, Wheeler H, Cher L, Brown C, Livingstone A, Sawkins K, Rosenthal MA, McCrea HJ, Kesavabhotla K, Boockvar J, Kleinberg L, Blakeley J, Mikkelsen T, Stevens G, Ye X, Ryu S, Desideri S, Desai B, Giranda V, Grossman S, Badruddoja MA, Pazzi M, Stea B, Lefferts P, Contreras N, Wallen K, Shah R, Rance N, Schroeder K, Sanan A, Kut C, Raza S, Liang W, Abutaleb A, Xi J, Mavadia J, Ye X, Guerrero-Cazares H, McVeigh E, Li X, Quinones-Hinojosa A, Sloan AE, Reese J, Rogers LR, Embree H, Lazarus HM, Fung H, Kane D, Dropulic B, Gerson SL, Tsung GE, Green SD, Lai A, Green RM, Filka E, Cloughesy TF, Nghiemphu PL, Saito R, Yamashita Y, Sonoda Y, Kanamori M, Kumabe T, Tominaga T, Mohammadi AM, Chao ST, Peereboom DM, Barnett GH, Suh JH, Brewer C, Vogelbaum MA, Desjardins A, Peters KB, Herndon JE, Bailey LA, Alderson LM, Ranjan T, Sampson JH, Friedman AH, Bigner DD, Friedman HS, Vredenburgh JJ, Kaley TJ, Pentsova E, Omuro A, Mellinghoff I, Nolan C, Gavrilovic I, DeAngelis LM, Holland E, Lacouture ME, Ludwig E, Lassman AB, Shih KC, Bacha J, Brown DM, Garner WJ, Schwartz R, Burris HA, Shih K, Rosenblatt P, Chowdhary S, Weir A, Shepard G, Shastry M, Griner P, Hainsworth J, Sloan AE, Nock CJ, Kerstetter A, Supko J, Ye X, Barnholtz-Sloan JS, Miller R, Rich J, Takebe N, Prados M, Grossman S. CLIN-ONGOING CLINICAL TRIALS. Neuro Oncol 2012; 14:vi101-vi105. [PMCID: PMC3488786 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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Al-Essa MA, Al Amir A, Rashed M, Al Jishi E, Abutaleb A, Mobaireek K, Shin YS, Ozand PT. Clinical, fluorine-18 labeled 2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography of the brain, MR spectroscopy, and therapeutic attempts in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency. Brain Dev 1999; 21:345-9. [PMID: 10413024 DOI: 10.1016/s0387-7604(99)00031-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The cases of three infants, two Saudi and one Bahraini, with methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) deficiency are reported. They presented in the neonatal period with lethargy, poor feeding, hypotonia, and frequent apneas. Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) of a blood spot indicated very low methionine level and of urine revealed high homocysteine. The diagnosis was confirmed by demonstrating severe deficiency of MTHFR in the cultured skin fibroblast. All patients were treated with folinic acid, vitamin B12, betaine, and methionine, with good initial response to the therapy. In two patients, the diagnosis was late and their disease was severe, resulting in neurological crippling. However, in the third patient, who was diagnosed and treated early, the current neurological status is normal. In her case, at 1 month of age, the brain FDG PET scan documented very faint cerebral and cerebellar cortical activities. After 5 months of intensive therapy, that included 200-600 mg/kg per day methionine, she had a dramatic clinical and biochemical recovery as well as a parallel improvement in FDG PET. Brain MR spectroscopy indicated normal neuronal glial and myelin markers for her age. We conclude that the functional changes confirmed by the FDG PET study were better correlated with the clinical course of the patient and adequately monitored the response to therapy. This disease warrants early detection through neonatal screening program, since the beneficial effect of early administration of adequate therapy with combined use of betaine and a high dose of methionine is rewarding and may be the treatment of choice for MTHFR deficiency.
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- M A Al-Essa
- Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Abutaleb A, Delalic ZJ, Ech R, Siegel JA. Automated analysis for scintigraphic evaluation of gastric emptying using invariant moments. IEEE Trans Med Imaging 1989; 8:364-370. [PMID: 18230536 DOI: 10.1109/42.41489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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This study introduces a method for automated analysis of the standard solid-meal gastric emptying test. The purpose was to develop a diagnostic tool to characterize more reproducibly abnormalities of solid-phase gastric emptying. The processing of gastric emptying is automated using geometrical moments that are invariant to scaling, rotation, and shift. Twenty subjects were studied. The first step was to obtain images of the stomach using a nuclear gamma camera immediately after the subject had eaten a radio-labeled meal. The second step was to process and analyze the images by a recently developed automated gastric emptying analysis (AGEA) method, which determines the gastric contour and the geometrical properties include such parameters as area, centroid, orientation, and moments of inertia. Statistical tests showed that some of the moments were sensitive to the patient's gastric status (normal versus abnormal). The difference between the normal and abnormal patients became noticeable approximately 1 h after meal ingestion.
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