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Epicardial adipose tissue and adrenal gland volume in patients with borderline personality disorder. J Psychiatr Res 2021; 144:323-330. [PMID: 34715600 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with an elevated mortality risk that is partially attributed to suicide, but few studies examined other possible causes of premature death. The present study compared epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volume as a known early predictor of premature cardiovascular morbidity, cardiovascular risk indices, and adrenal gland volume (AGV) as an indicator for chronic hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activation in females with borderline personality disorder (BPD), major depressive disorder (MDD) and in healthy individuals. Twenty-eight patients with BPD comorbid with MDD (BPD/MDD), 22 MDD patients and 26 healthy females (CTRL) of comparable age were included. EAT and AGV were assessed by magnetic resonance tomography; 10-year cardiovascular risk and diabetes risk were determined by PROCAM and FINDRISK score; metabolic syndrome was defined following National Cholesterol Education Adult Treatment Panel III R (NCEP/ATP III) criteria. MADRS was used to assess depression severity. After adjustment for age, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity, EAT and AGV were significantly increased in BPD/MDD compared to MDD and CTRL. EAT and AGV displayed a positive correlation. Finally, diabetes risk in BPD/MDD was elevated compared to CTRL and MDD. The present study highlights the increased cardiometabolic risk of BPD patients. We identify EAT accumulation as an early predictor and potential mediator of cardiovascular disease in BPD that appears to be driven at least in part by HPA axis dysregulation. Therefore, interventions that reduce EAT volume (i.e. exercise and diet) should be considered in the clinical management of BPD.
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Locust Hemolymph Conveys Erythropoietin-Like Cytoprotection via Activation of the Cytokine Receptor CRLF3. Front Physiol 2021; 12:648245. [PMID: 33897456 PMCID: PMC8063046 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.648245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The cytokine receptor-like factor 3 (CRLF3) is an evolutionary conserved class 1 cytokine receptor present in all major eumetazoan groups. Endogenous CRLF3 ligands have not been identified and the physiological responses mediated by mammalian CRLF3 are poorly characterized. Insect CRLF3 is activated by erythropoietin (Epo) and several related molecules that protect mammalian neurons from stress-induced apoptosis. However, insects neither express Epo nor “classical” Epo receptor. Cell-protective effects of insect hemolymph have been described for several species. In this study, we explored the possibility that the endogenous CRLF3 ligand is contained in locust hemolymph. PCR analyses confirmed expression of crfl3-transcripts in neurons and hemocytes of Locusta migratoria and Tribolium castaneum. Survival of locust hemocytes in primary cultures was significantly increased by supplementation of culture medium with locust hemolymph serum. Locust primary neuron cultures were also protected by locust hemolymph, though preceding exposure to fetal bovine serum changed the hemolymph dose-dependency of neuroprotection. Direct comparison of 10% hemolymph serum with recombinant human Epo in its optimal neuroprotective concentration revealed equivalent anti-apoptotic effects on hypoxia-exposed locust neurons. The same concentration of locust hemolymph serum also protected hypoxia-exposed T. castaneum neurons. This indicates that the neuroprotective factor in locust hemolymph is sufficiently conserved in insects to allow activation of neuroprotective receptors in different species. Locust hemolymph-induced neuroprotection in both L. migratoria and T. castaneum was abolished after RNAi-mediated suppression of crlf3-expression. In summary, we report the presence of a conserved endogenous cytokine in locust hemolymph that activates CRLF3 and connected anti-apoptotic processes in hemocytes and neurons. Identification and characterization of the CRLF3 ligand will promote knowledge about cytokine evolution and may unravel cell-protective agents with potential clinical application.
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Patient Outcomes Following Opioid Dose Reduction Among Patients with Chronic Opioid Therapy. Health Serv Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13480] [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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Accessing the Oregon Frontier: The Impact of Expanding Authority for Buprenorphine to Nurse Practitioners. Health Serv Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/1475-6773.13432] [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] Open
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Increased pericardial adipose tissue and cardiometabolic risk in patients with schizophrenia versus healthy controls. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2018; 268:719-725. [PMID: 29170826 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-017-0858-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Patients with schizophrenia are at increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated mortality versus the general population. Increased intra-abdominal and pericardial adipose tissue are associated with elevated CVD and mortality in the general population, but little is known about these in patients with schizophrenia. This study examined pericardial and intra-abdominal adipose tissue in schizophrenia and compared this to healthy controls. Thirty-one patients with schizophrenia (mean age 41.2 years, 76% males) and 30 healthy volunteers (CTRL) were examined in this study. The primary outcomes were the volumes of pericardial adipose tissue and intra-abdominal adipose tissue, measured using magnetic resonance imaging. Secondary outcomes included diabetes and cardiac event risk assessed by established instruments. Volumes of pericardial adipose tissue were increased in male and female patients with schizophrenia compared to healthy controls after the adjustment of age, sex and body mass index (P < 0.005). The 10-year risk of a cardiac event was significantly higher in patients with schizophrenia. Furthermore, the risk for developing type-2 diabetes mellitus was slightly increased in schizophrenia. Volumes of intra-abdominal adipose tissue were slightly increased in male and female patients with schizophrenia, albeit not statistically significant. This study demonstrates that patients with schizophrenia have increased pericardial adipose tissue versus controls. This increased fat deposit around the heart is highly relevant for understanding the comorbidity between heart disease and schizophrenia. Interventions aiming to reduce pericardial and intra-abdominal adipose tissue, such as exercise, may be essential to reduce the burden of heart disease in schizophrenia.
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231 Does Prescription Opioid Shopping Increase Mortality and Overdose Rates? Ann Emerg Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2017.07.453] [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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Cardiac adipose tissue, intra-abdominal adipose tissue, and risk for cardio-metabolic diseases in patients with schizophrenia. Eur Psychiatry 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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IntroductionSchizophrenia is associated with increased physical morbidity and mortality. In particular, cardio-metabolic diseases are more frequent. Several underlying reasons have been discussed, including adverse lifestyle behaviors, or adverse effects of neuroleptic treatment. However, little is known about changes of cardiac and intra-abdominal adipose tissue, both are risk factors for the development of cardio-metabolic diseases.Objectives/aimsTo compare, cardiac and intra-abdominal adipose tissue between patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls.MethodsTen physically healthy patients with schizophrenia according to DSM-V were included, and compared to healthy control subjects. Cardiac and intra-abdominal adipose tissue was quantified using magnetic resonance tomography. Further factors assessed comprise the metabolic syndrome, physical activity, smoking behavior, and scores for the assessment of cardio-metabolic diseases (FINDRISK score and modified ESC score).ResultsCardiac adipose tissue and intra-abdominal adipose tissue was increased in patients with schizophrenia. Further findings were higher diastolic blood pressure, more smoking, less physical activity, and an increase for diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk according to the modified ESC and FINDRISK score.ConclusionsThe new finding in our study is an increase of cardiac adipose tissue, a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disorders, in physically healthy patients with schizophrenia. Furthermore, the risk for the development of type-2 diabetes mellitus is increased, indicated by higher amount of intra-abdominal adipose tissue, and the results of the FINDRISK score. We conclude that lifestyle alterations, particularly exercise training that has been shown to reduce cardiac and intra-abdominal adipose tissue, should be recommended in patients with schizophrenia.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Pericardial adipose tissue and the metabolic syndrome is increased in patients with chronic major depressive disorder compared to acute depression and controls. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2017; 72:30-35. [PMID: 27528109 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with an estimated fourfold risk for premature death, largely attributed to cardiovascular disorders. Pericardial adipose tissue (PAT), a fat compartment surrounding the heart, has been implicated in the development of coronary artery disease. An unanswered question is whether people with chronic MDD are more likely to have elevated PAT volumes versus acute MDD and controls (CTRL). METHODS The study group consists of sixteen patients with chronic MDD, thirty-four patients with acute MDD, and twenty-five CTRL. PAT and adrenal gland volume were measured by magnetic resonance tomography. Additional measures comprised factors of the metabolic syndrome, cortisol, relative insulin resistance, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-6; IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α, TNF-α). RESULTS PAT volumes were significantly increased in patients with chronic MDD>patients with acute MDD>CTRL. Adrenal gland volume was slightly enlarged in patients with chronic MDD>acute MDD>CTRL, although this difference failed to reach significance. The PAT volume was correlated with adrenal gland volume, and cortisol concentrations were correlated with depression severity, measured by BDI-2 and MADRS. Group differences were found concerning the rate of the metabolic syndrome, being most frequent in chronic MDD>acute MDD>CTRL. Further findings comprised increased fasting cortisol, increased TNF-α concentration, and decreased physical activity level in MDD compared to CTRL. CONCLUSION Our results extend the existing literature in demonstrating that patients with chronic MDD have the highest risk for developing cardiovascular disorders, indicated by the highest PAT volume and prevalence of metabolic syndrome. The correlation of PAT with adrenal gland volume underscores the role of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system as mediator for body-composition changes. Metabolic monitoring, health advices and motivation for the improvement of physical fitness may be recommended in depressed patients, in particular in chronic depression.
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129 Impact of Hospital “Best Practices” Mandates on Emergency Department Opioid Prescribing and Pain-Related Visits. Ann Emerg Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.08.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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T2-Mapping der Leber zur Beurteilung des Gewebeödems nach partieller Leberischämie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Diffusionsbildgebung und T2 mapping können renale Pathologien im Rahmen eines akuten Nierenversagens charakterisieren und eine Vorhersage zum renalen Outcome geben. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Multiparametrische MRT der Niere zur Untersuchung des Effekts der PKC-α Defizienz im Mausmodell des renalen Ischämie-Reperfusionsschadens. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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T2-Mapping zur nicht-invasiven Beurteilung der akuten Abstoßung nach heterotoper Herztransplantation im Mausmodell. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Koronararterien: Stents und Bypasses. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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T1-Mapping zur Beurteilung von Nierenschäden nach Organtransplantation. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1581887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Effects of additional exercise training on epicardial, intra-abdominal and subcutaneous adipose tissue in major depressive disorder: A randomized pilot study. J Affect Disord 2016; 192:91-7. [PMID: 26707353 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2015.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with increased amounts of intra-abdominal and epicardial adipose tissue, risk factors for the development of cardio-metabolic disorders. Exercise has been shown to reduce intra-abdominal fat in different conditions such as obesity and diabetes mellitus, thereby reducing cardio-metabolic risks. Therefore we examined the effects of exercise on adipose tissue compartments in patients with MDD. METHODS Of thirty depressed patients included, twenty received supervised exercise training, and ten received no specific training. Volumes of subcutaneous, intra-abdominal and epicardial adipose tissue were measured using magnetic resonance imaging, and factors constituting the metabolic syndrome were determined. RESULTS Significant effects of the training condition were observed on the amount of epicardial adipose tissue (P=0.017), subcutaneous adipose tissue (P=0.023), weight (P=0.047), body-mass index (P=0.04), high density lipoproteins (P=0.021) and the number of metabolic syndrome factors (P=0.018). The amount of intra-abdominal adipose tissue decreased slightly, although not significantly, in the exercise group. CONCLUSION Exercise training reduces the amount of visceral, in particular epicardial adipose tissue, in patients with MDD, and ameliorates factors constituting the metabolic syndrome. Given the high prevalence of cardio-metabolic disorders in major depression, exercise training may be recommended as an additional treatment component.
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Nachweis von Perfusionsstörungen und fokalen Infarkten des Nierengewebes im Rahmen der akuten Nierentransplantatabstoßung mittels MRT. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1550850] [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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Einfluss des Komplementsystems auf die Entstehung des akuten Nierenversagens – nicht-invasive Untersuchung mittels renaler Perfusionsmessung im MRT. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1550847] [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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Arterial Spin Labeling und T1-Mapping zur Beurteilung von renalen Pathologien im Rahmen des akuten Nierenversagens nach Lungentransplantation. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1551434] [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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Evaluation des PIRADS-Scorings für multiparametrische MRT und eines neuen Systems zur gezielten MRT/TRUS-Fusionsbiopsie für die Detektion des klinisch signifikanten Prostatakarzinoms. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1551441] [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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Die MRT-Diffusionsbildgebung ermöglicht den Nachweis von renalen Pathologien im Rahmen des akuten Nierenversagens nach Lungentransplantation. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1551436] [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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Pericardial, intra-abdominal, and subcutaneous adipose tissue in patients with major depressive disorder. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2014; 130:137-43. [PMID: 24433292 DOI: 10.1111/acps.12242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with an increased risk for developing coronary artery disease (CAD). Recently, pericardial adipose tissue, a metabolically active visceral fat depot surrounding the heart, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of CAD. Therefore, we investigated pericardial adipose tissue volumes in patients with MDD and compared them to healthy comparison subjects. METHOD In this case-control study at a university medical center, 50 male and female in-patients with MDD and 25 healthy men and women were examined. The main outcome measures were the volumes of pericardial adipose tissue, intra-abdominal adipose tissue (IaAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (ScAT) which were measured using magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS The pericardial adipose tissue volumes were greater in men and women with MDD compared with the healthy comparison group following adjustments for the effects of age, weight, height, and physical activity. CONCLUSION This study expands our knowledge about the alterations in body composition that occur in patients with MDD. The findings are highly relevant for understanding the comorbidity between heart disease and depressive disorders.
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Arterial Spin Labeling und T1-Mapping zur Beurteilung pathologischer Veränderungen der Niere nach akutem Nierenversagen: Vergleich zweier Mausstämme. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1372783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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T1-Mapping zur Beurteilung renaler Pathologien nach Ischämie induziertem akutem Nierenversagen im Mausmodell – Korrelation mit der Histologie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1373473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Diffusionstensorbildgebung und Arterial Spin Labeling zur Beurteilung der Delayed Allograft Function der Niere. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1373449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Geometric adaption of biodegradable magnesium alloy scaffolds to stabilise biological myocardial grafts. Part I. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2014; 25:909-916. [PMID: 24264726 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-013-5100-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Synthetic patch materials currently in use have major limitations, such as high susceptibility to infections and lack of contractility. Biological grafts are a novel approach to overcome these limitations, but do not always offer sufficient mechanical durability in early stages after implantation. Therefore, a stabilising structure based on resorbable magnesium alloys could support the biological graft until its physiologic remodelling. To prevent early breakage in vivo due to stress of non-determined forming, these scaffolds should be preformed according to the geometry of the targeted myocardial region. Thus, the left ventricular geometry of 28 patients was assessed via standard cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The resulting data served as a basis for a finite element simulation (FEM). Calculated stresses and strains of flat and preformed scaffolds were evaluated. Afterwards, the structures were manufactured by abrasive waterjet cutting and preformed according to the MRI data. Finally, the mechanical durability of the preformed and flat structures was compared in an in vitro test rig. The FEM predicted higher durability of the preformed scaffolds, which was proven in the in vitro test. In conclusion, preformed scaffolds provide extended durability and will facilitate more widespread use of regenerative biological grafts for surgical left ventricular reconstruction.
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Quantifizierung von epikardialem Fettgewebe mittels kardialer MRT bei Patienten mit Major-Depression. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1346614] [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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T2 mapping und Diffusionsbildgebung zur Quantifizierung von akuten und chronischen Veränderungen nach akutem Nierenversagen im Mausmodell - Vergleich mit der Histologie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1346486] [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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Arterial Spin Labeling zur Quantifizierung des renalen Blutflusses nach akutem Nierenversagen im Mausmodell - Vergleich mit der Histologie. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1346220] [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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Ein systematischer Ansatz zur objektiven Evaluation der Niedrigkontrasterkennbarkeit in der MDCT durch Kombination eines Software-Phantoms mit einer Bildqualitätsmetrik. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1311047] [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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Geometric adaption of resorbable myocardial stabilizing structures based on the magnesium alloys LA63 and ZEK100 for the support of myocardial grafts on the left ventricle. BIOMED ENG-BIOMED TE 2012. [DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2012-4214] [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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Diffusion tensor imaging and tractography for assessment of renal allograft dysfunction-initial results. Eur Radiol 2011; 21:2427-33. [PMID: 21710264 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-011-2189-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2011] [Revised: 05/15/2011] [Accepted: 06/06/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate MR diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) as non-invasive diagnostic tool for detection of acute and chronic allograft dysfunction and changes of organ microstructure. METHODS 15 kidney transplanted patients with allograft dysfunction and 14 healthy volunteers were examined using a fat-saturated echo-planar DTI-sequence at 1.5 T (6 diffusion directions, b = 0, 600 s/mm²). Mean apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and mean fractional anisotropy (FA) were calculated separately for the cortex and for the medulla and compared between healthy and transplanted kidneys. Furthermore, the correlation between diffusion parameters and estimated GFR was determined. RESULTS The ADC in the cortex and in the medulla were lower in transplanted than in healthy kidneys (p < 0.01). Differences were more distinct for FA, especially in the renal medulla, with a significant reduction in allografts (p < 0.001). Furthermore, in transplanted patients a correlation between mean FA in the medulla and estimated GFR was observed (r = 0.72, p < 0.01). Tractography visualized changes in renal microstructure in patients with impaired allograft function. CONCLUSIONS Changes in allograft function and microstructure can be detected and quantified using DTI. However, to prove the value of DTI for standard clinical application especially correlation of imaging findings and biopsy results is necessary.
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MRT Diffusionstensor Bildgebung und Arterial Spin Labeling zur Untersuchung der Transplantatniere. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1279384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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MRT Diffusionstensor (DTI)- und BOLD-Bildgebung zur Beurteilung der diabetischen Nephropathie im Rattenmodell. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1279557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Einsatz der in vivo µCT und 18F-FDG-µPET Bildgebung zur frühzeitigen Identifizierung von Karzinogenen in einem transgenen Mausmodell der Leberzellkarzinomentstehung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2011. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1279558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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MikroCT und MikroPET zur Beurteilung und Quantifizierung der Leberzellkarzinom-Entstehung im Rahmen einer toxikologischen Untersuchung im transgenen Mausmodell. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Vitien mit linksventrikulärer Beteiligung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252378] [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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MR-Stressuntersuchungen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252309] [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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[Atrial sensing with fixed and floating electrodes at identical activities]. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol 2009; 20:39-42. [PMID: 19421839 DOI: 10.1007/s00399-009-0037-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2009] [Accepted: 02/19/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Despite advantages of single-lead VDD systems, the frequency of implantation of these pacemakers in patients with symptomatic atrioventricular block and normal sinus rhythm continues to decline. Therefore, data comparing the atrial sensing performance of floating and fixed electrodes at identical activities are rare. The aim of the study was to investigate atrial sensing via floating and fixed atrial electrodes at identical activity levels (supine position, left side position, seated position, hyperventilation, standing, walking, fast walking, walking up and down stairs, for 1.5 min each) by beat-to-beat analysis in 24 h Holter ECG. A total of 42 patients were included in the study (22 patients with a DDD system; 20 patients with a VDD system). In 45% of the DDD systems and only in 20% of the VDD systems an intermittent atrial undersensing during activity was recorded (p = 0.0024). The intermittent atrial undersensing in both groups was detected significantly more often in the first 15 s of an activity (p < 0.001). Floating sensing reduced the frequency of atrial undersensing in the initial phase of the activity significantly compared to atrial sensing by a fixed electrode (p = 0.0347). This advantage of floating electrodes and the significant earlier atrial signal recognition by floating electrodes might be useful in future DDD pacemakers by combining a VDD electrode with a fixed atrial electrode.
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Vitien mit linksventrikulärer Beteiligung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1221205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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MR-Stressuntersuchungen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1221061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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High efficiency electron spin polarization analyzer based on exchange scattering at FeW(001). THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2008; 79:083303. [PMID: 19044342 DOI: 10.1063/1.2949877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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We report on a compact electron spin analyzer based on exchange scattering from a magnetic surface. The heart of the detector is an Fe(001) thin film grown on W(001) with chemisorbed oxygen in the p(1 x 1) structure. The device is mounted at the exit of an energy dispersive analyzer and works at a scattering energy of about 13.5 eV. Its figure of merit is 2 x 10(-3), combined with an excellent stability of more than 2 weeks in UHV.
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Development of a momentum microscope for time resolved band structure imaging. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2008; 79:053702. [PMID: 18513070 DOI: 10.1063/1.2918133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We demonstrate the use of a novel design of a photoelectron microscope in combination to an imaging energy filter for momentum resolved photoelectron detection. Together with a time resolved imaging detector, it is possible to combine spatial, momentum, energy, and time resolution of photoelectrons within the same instrument. The time resolution of this type of energy analyzer can be reduced to below 100 ps. The complete ARUPS pattern of a Cu(111) sample excited with He I, is imaged in parallel and energy resolved up to the photoelectron emission horizon. Excited with a mercury light source (h nu=4.9 eV), the Shockley surface state at the energy threshold is clearly imaged in k-space. Electron-electron interactions are observed in momentum space as a correlation hole in two-electron photoemission. With the high transmission and the time resolution of this instrument, possible new measurements are discussed: Time and polarization resolved ARUPS measurements, probing change of bandstructure due to chemical reaction, growth of films, or phase transitions, e.g., melting or martensitic transformations.
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Computer generierte Leberläsionen in der MSCT: Entwicklung eines Software Tools. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1073526] [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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MR-Stressuntersuchungen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1073245] [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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Radiolabeled Monocyte Chemotactic Protein 1 for the Detection of Inflammation in Experimental Atherosclerosis. J Nucl Med 2007; 48:1816-21. [DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.107.043463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Imaging mit Tc-99m-Annexin A5 zum Nachweis einer akuten Reduktion der Apoptose durch Breitspektrum- und spezifische Caspase-Inhibitoren in atherosklerotischen Plaques. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-976992] [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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MR-Stressuntersuchungen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-976635] [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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Quantitative Flussmessungen in der MRT mit paralleler Bildgebung und partieller k-Raum Abtastung: in vivo und in vitro Validierung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2006. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-940710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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