Search Results - "Krueger, Heike"
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Total aortic arch replacement with a novel 4-branched frozen elephant trunk prosthesis: Single-center results of the first 100 patients
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-07-2016)“…Abstract Objective Combined disease of the aortic arch and the proximal descending aorta remains a surgical challenge. The Thoraflex Hybrid graft (Vascutek,…”
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Total aortic arch repair: risk factor analysis and follow-up in 199 patients
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-11-2016)“…Aortic arch surgery is associated with substantial perioperative risks. New prostheses as well as novel perfusion techniques have been developed to reduce the…”
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The elephant trunk is freezing: The Hannover experience
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-05-2015)“…Background The “elephant trunk” (ET) technique traditionally has been performed to treat complex aortic diseases involving the aortic arch and the descending…”
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Clinical Experience With HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist Device in Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-03-2012)“…Background The gold standard treatment for end-stage heart failure is cardiac transplantation. Because of the increasing number of heart failure patients and…”
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Successful treatment of novel H1N1 influenza related fulminant myocarditis with extracorporeal life support
Published in Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (20-12-2011)“…The prevalence of myocardial involvement in influenza infection ranges from 0% to 12%. The 2009 pH1N1 influenza virus, formerly known as swine flu, first…”
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Frozen elephant trunk in acute aortic type a dissection: risk analysis of concomitant root replacement
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (02-09-2022)“…To analyse whether full root replacement increases perioperative risks in patients who undergo frozen elephant trunk for acute aortic dissection. Between March…”
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Is total aortic arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk procedure reasonable in elderly patients?
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (14-07-2021)“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Total aortic arch replacement is an invasive procedure with significant risks for complications. These risks are even higher in older,…”
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Everyday discrimination, co-ethnic social support and mood changes in young adult immigrants in Germany–Evidence from an ecological momentary assessment study
Published in Journal of migration and health (Online) (2024)“…•Ecological momentary assessment study of the stress-buffering tendencies of inter- and intra-ethnic support for first-generation migrants in Germany.•Hybrid…”
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Should we operate on patients with acute type A aortic dissection who present with cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-03-2024)“…Acute aortic dissection type A (AADA) is a life-threatening medical emergency. Emergent surgical repair is the gold standard but mortality remains high…”
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Aortic valve-sparing root replacement with Tirone E. David’s reimplantation technique: single-centre 25-year experience
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (11-09-2021)“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Tirone E. David described aortic valve-sparing root reimplantion (AVSRR) almost 30 years ago. At our centre, we adopted this operation in…”
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Mode of contact and mood changes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A daily diary study during school closures and re-opened schools
Published in Journal of social and personal relationships (01-11-2024)“…The emotional consequences of online social contact in adolescents are a controversial topic. Social interactions and membership in social groups have been…”
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Features and risk factors of early intraluminal thrombus formation within the frozen elephant trunk stent graft
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (01-08-2024)“…The frozen elephant trunk is a standard treatment method for aortic arch pathologies extending into the descending aorta. We previously described the…”
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Aortic valve-sparing root replacement in patients with bicuspid aortic valve: long-term outcome with the David I procedure over 20 years
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-07-2020)“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Aortic valve-sparing root replacement is an excellent treatment option for patients with intact tricuspid aortic valves. However, the…”
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Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (David I procedure) in Marfan disease: single-centre 20-year experience in more than 100 patients
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-03-2019)“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSARR) is recommended for patients with aortic root dilatation and preserved aortic valve cusp…”
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Do not leave the heart arrested. Non-cardioplegic continuous myocardial perfusion during complex aortic arch repair improves cardiac outcome
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-01-2016)“…OBJECTIVES Myocardial protection with cardioplegia alone may be inadequate during complex aortic arch surgery, potentially resulting in postoperative…”
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Management of early graft infections in the ascending aorta and aortic arch: a comparison between graft replacement and graft preservation techniques
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-10-2016)“…OBJECTIVES Treatment of infected thoracic aortic grafts is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The replacement of an infected graft is an…”
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Is the frozen elephant trunk procedure superior to the conventional elephant trunk procedure for completion of the second stage?
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-10-2017)“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Our goal was to compare the results and outcomes of second-stage completion in patients who had previously undergone the elephant trunk…”
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Native and prosthetic graft infections of the thoracic aorta: surgical management
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (11-09-2021)“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Infection of the native aorta or after previous open or endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta is associated with high risks for…”
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Comparison of Two Strategies for Aortic Valve-Sparing Root Replacement
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-02-2020)“…Since its introduction in 1992, multiple variations of the aortic valve-sparing David procedure technique have been described. Here, we present the short- and…”
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Elective David I Procedure Has Excellent Long-Term Results: 20-Year Single-Center Experience
Published in The Annals of thoracic surgery (01-03-2018)“…We present our results after elective, isolated David I procedures over the past 20 years. Between 1993 and 2015, 197 patients (mean age 46 ± 17 years, 73%…”
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