International Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2020

  • Pleuroplastic Inlay with Autologous Blood Versus Gel-foam Slurry as Innovative Remedies for Trapped Lung

    Ahmed Mohammed Abumossalam, Asem Abdelhamid Hewidy

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 17-22
    Received: 6 April 2020
    Accepted: 22 April 2020
    Published: 9 June 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Residual pleural air following chronic empyema and intrapleural interventions implies a disgusting issue for restoration of pleural contour. Aim of work: This work was to assess the efficacy and safety of intrapleural instillation of patient autologous blood versus gel-foam slurry for obliteration and reduction of volume of residual ple... Show More
  • Operative Steps for OS-ASD Closure for Beginners

    Amitabh Satsangi, Biswajit Singh, Surabhi Puri

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 23-27
    Received: 27 May 2020
    Accepted: 12 June 2020
    Published: 29 June 2020
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    Abstract: In the current era of cardiothoracic surgery, a trainiee embarks on his operative journery with learing to operate upon a patient suffering from ostium secundum atrial septal defect. This procedure involves all the essential steps required in cardiac surgery procedures and one should master the steps of this operation to be able to perform and unde... Show More
  • Assessment of Knowledge, Self-care Practice, and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients the Public Hospital of Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2016 G.C.

    Sindew Mahmud Ahmed, Melaku Belaye Teferi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 28-37
    Received: 18 February 2020
    Accepted: 14 April 2020
    Published: 29 June 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Patients with hypertension are a high risk of cardiovascular disease. An increase of 10 mmHg (more than normal) in diastolic blood pressure leads to a relatively increased risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease by 37%. Moreover, hypertension may impair vision. The symptoms range from blurred vision to blindness. A lack of knowledge a... Show More