A Comprehensive Engineering Analysis of Left Heart Dynamics After MitraClip in a Functional Mitral Regurgitation Patient

Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve (MV) repair using MitraClip has been recently established as a treatment option for patients with heart failure and functional mitral regurgitation (MR), which significantly expands the number of patients that can be treated with this Patio Sectional device.This study aimed to quantify the morphologic, hemodyn

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Patterns of Plumericin Concentration in Leaves of Himatanthus tarapotensis (Apocynaceae) and Its Interactions with Herbivory in the Peruvian Amazon

We explored the concentration patterns of the bioactive metabolite plumericin produced by Himatanthus tarapotensis (Apocynaceae) under different edaphic conditions and variations in rainfall intensity, as well as its potential Mattel Barbie role in the chemical defense against insect herbivores.Values of plumericin concentration from leaves were ob

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Digital quantification of gene expression in sequential breast cancer biopsies reveals activation of an immune response.

Advancements in molecular biology have unveiled multiple breast cancer promoting pathways and potential therapeutic targets.Large randomized clinical trials remain the ultimate means of validating therapeutic efficacy, but they require large cohorts of patients and are lengthy and costly.A useful approach is to conduct a window of opportunity study

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