International Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2021

  • Determination of Antiphospholipid Antibody Levels Among Patients with Acute Myocardial Infraction in Khartoum State (Time)

    Mohamed Hilmi, Ehab Mohamed, Albara Ahmed, Sahar Elderdiri Gafar Osman

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2021
    Pages: 50-54
    Received: 26 May 2021
    Accepted: 17 June 2021
    Published: 12 October 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Antiphospholipid antibodies (Anti PLP Antibody) are a group of autoimmune antibodies that targeting an individual's own proteins in an autoimmune response against phospholipids. Which released from plasma membrane to make prothrombinase complex and provide suitable environment for biological activity. In Antiphospholipid syndrome anti P... Show More
  • Implantation Strategies to Protect the Total Artificial Heart for Subsequent Heart Transplantation

    Kai Ihnken, Francisco Arabia

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 5, September 2021
    Pages: 55-58
    Received: 29 August 2021
    Accepted: 26 September 2021
    Published: 12 October 2021
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    Abstract: Re-entry into the chest after one or more previous operative interventions can result in prolonged dissection, blood loss, structural damage, and catastrophic injuries, resulting in MOF and even death. Previous implantation of mechanical circulatory assist devices may lead to development of dense adhesions and solid scar tissue. This is certainly t... Show More