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Dynamic non-linear behavior and stability of a ventricular assist device by Gonçalves, Paulo B., Pamplona, Djenane, Teixeira, Pedro B.C., Jerusalmi, Renato L.C., Cestari, Idágene A., Leirner, Adolfo A.

“…This paper investigates the non-linear dynamic behavior and stability of the internal membrane of a ventricular assist device (VAD). This membrane separates…”
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Brazilian Pioneers in Artificial Organs and Heart Surgery by Leirner, Adolfo A., Puig, Luiz Boro

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A NEW METHOD FOR SCORING ACTIVE SWEAT GLANDS by Gomez, David S., Mariani, Urio, Leirner, Adolfo A., Mazzetto, Marcelo, Sampel, João R., Ferreira, Marcus C.

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The Health and Wealth of Nations-Coping With Limited Resources by Leirner, Adolfo A.

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Behavior of Lyophilized Biological Valves in a Chronic Animal Model by Maizato, Marina J.S., Taniguchi, Fabio P., Ambar, Rafael F., Pitombo, Ronaldo N.M., Leirner, Adolfo A., Cestari, Idágene A., Stolf, Noedir A.G.

“…Glutaraldehyde is used in order to improve the mechanical and immunogenic properties of biological tissues, such as bovine pericardium membranes, used to…”
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Natural and Prosthetic Heart Valve Calcification: Morphology and Chemical Composition Characterization by Weska, Raquel F., Aimoli, Cassiano G., Nogueira, Grínia M., Leirner, Adolfo A., Maizato, Marina J.S., Higa, Olga Z., Polakievicz, Bronislaw, Pitombo, Ronaldo N.M., Beppu, Marisa M.

“…Calcification is the most common cause of damage and subsequent failure of heart valves. Although it is a common phenomenon, little is known about it, and less…”
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A new approach to heart valve tissue engineering: mimicking the heart ventricle with a ventricular assist device in a novel bioreactor by Kaasi, Andreas, Cestari, Idágene A., Stolf, Noedir A. G., Leirner, Adolfo A., Hassager, Ole, Cestari, Ismar N.

“…The ‘biomimetic’ approach to tissue engineering usually involves the use of a bioreactor mimicking physiological parameters whilst supplying nutrients to the…”
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Prospects in Lyophilization of Bovine Pericardium by Leirner, Adolfo A., Tattini Jr, Virgílio, Pitombo, Ronaldo N.M.

“…Almost 30 years after the introduction of heart valve prostheses patients worldwide are benefiting from the implant of these devices. Among the various types…”
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Cavopulmonary anastomosis improves left ventricular assist device support in acute biventricular failure by Succi, Guilherme M., Moreira, Luiz Felipe P., Leirner, Adolfo A., Silva, Rodrigo S., Stolf, Noedir A.G.

“…Objective: Right ventricular failure during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support can result in severe hemodynamic compromise with high mortality. This…”
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Left Ventricular Circulatory Support as Bridge to Heart Transplantation in Chagas' Disease Cardiomyopathy by Moreira, Luiz Felipe P., Galantier, João, Benício, Anderson, Leirner, Adolfo A., Cestari, Idágene A., Stolf, Noedir A.G.

“…:  This study was performed to assess the safety and feasibility of the implantation of ventricular assist devices (VADs) as a bridge to heart transplantation…”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Lyophilized Bioprosthetic Valve by Maizato, Marina J.S., Hayashida, Sérgio A., Taniguchi, Fabio P., Higa, Olga Z., Pitombo, Ronaldo N.M., Cestari, Idágene A., Leirner, Adolfo A., Stolf, Noedir A.G.

“…Freeze‐drying of biological tissues allows for dry storage and gamma ray sterilization, which may improve their use as a medical prosthesis. The objective of…”
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Monophasic action potential. New uses for an old technique by Leirner, A A, Cestari, I A

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Lyophilized Bovine Pericardium Treated With a Phenethylamine-Diepoxide as an Alternative to Preventing Calcification of Cardiovascular Bioprosthesis: Preliminary Calcification Results by Aimoli, Cassiano G., Nogueira, Grínia M., Nascimento, Leandro S., Baceti, André, Leirner, Adolfo A., Maizato, Marina J.S., Higa, Olga Z., Polakiewicz, Bronislaw, Pitombo, Ronaldo N.M., Beppu, Marisa M.

“…:  This study investigated the calcification process that occurred on chemically treated bovine pericardium substrata through tests with simulated body fluid…”
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Histological Evaluation of Biocompatibility of Lyophilized Bovine Pericardium Implanted Subcutaneously in Rats by Maizato, Marina J.S., Pires, Mara D., Canzian, Mauro, Higa, Olga Z., Pitombo, Ronaldo N.M., Leirner, Adolfo A.

“…:  This article aims at investigating in vivo evaluation of lyophilization procedure on the biocompatibility of bovine pericardium treated with glutaraldehyde…”
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Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Bovine Pericardium Preserved in Glycerol by Rodas, Andrea C.D., Maizato, Marina J.S., Leirner, Adolfo A., Pitombo, Ronaldo N.M., Polakiewicz, Bronislaw, Beppu, Marisa M., Higa, Olga Z.

“…:  Bovine pericardium is a widely utilized biomaterial. Usually, after harvesting, it is advantageous that the pericardium be immersed in glycerol to improve…”
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The Role of Circulatory Assistance and Heart Transplantation in Chagas' Disease Cardiomyopathy by Leirner, Adolfo A., Moreira, Luiz Felipe P., Stolf, Noedir A.G.

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Adenoviral Expression of Calmodulin Antisense Reduces Hypertrophy in Cultured Cardiomyocytes by Arruda, Ligia H., Cestari, Idágene A., Leirner, Adolfo A., Cestari, Ismar N.

“…:  Sustained myocardial hypertrophy is associated with an increased risk of sudden death and progression to heart failure. Multiple signal pathways are…”
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Glutaraldehyde-treated Bovine Pericardium: Effects of Lyophilization on Cytotoxicity and Residual Aldehydes by Maizato, Marina J.S., Higa, Olga Z., Mathor, Mônica B., Camillo, Maria A.P., Spencer, Patric J., Pitombo, Ronaldo N., Zavaglia, Cecília A.C., Leirner, Adolfo A.

“…:  This work assesses the effect of lyophilization on the cytotoxicity and residual aldehyde concentra‐ tion of glutaraldehyde‐treated and lyophilized bovine…”
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Effect of freeze-drying on the mechanical, physical and morphological properties of glutaraldehyde-treated bovine pericardium: evaluation of freeze-dried treated bovine pericardium properties by Borgognoni, Camila F, Maizato, Marina J S, Leirner, Adolfo A, Polakiewicz, Bronislaw, Beppu, Marisa M, Higa, Olga Z, Pitombo, Ronaldo N M

“…Biomaterials have been widely used in the field of regenerative medicine. Bovine pericardium tissue has been successfully used as a bioprosthetic material in…”
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Pandora's Box by Leirner, Adolfo A.

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