DIFFERENT ECLS PUMP CONFIGURATIONS FOR TEMPORARY RIGHT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE IN LVAD PATIENTS: A RETROSPECTIVE CASE–CONTROL STUDY

Different ECLS Pump Configurations for Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device in LVAD Patients: A Retrospective Case–Control Study

Background: Acute right ventricular failure is a critical complication after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, often managed with a temporary paracorporeal right ventricular assist device (RVAD).This study examined three extracorporeal life support (ECLS) systems regarding mortality, bleeding complications, and intensive care unit

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Wideband strip antenna surrounding a ground plate

Abstract A wideband planar antenna, which is composed of a ground plate and a strip surrounding the plate, here is proposed.Wideband impedance matching with fractional bandwidth over 130% is achieved by making the distance between the strip and the ground plate stepwise so that the distance becomes wider in the tip side.The electric field in the sl

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Eosinophilic Fasciitis: an Atypical Presentation of a Rare Disease

Objectives: We report an atypical presentation of eosinophilic fasciitis and provide a concise overview of the literature.Materials and Methods: Clinical and laboratory findings in a patient presenting with fever and skin induration were recorded.A deep muscle biopsy was performed in order to confirm the diagnosis.Results: A spontaneous favourable

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