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Changes In The Left Atrial-Esophageal Relationship With The Insertion Of An Esophageal Protective Device: A Cadaveric Imaging Study, Akmal Shahzad, Charys M. Martin, Michele L. Barbeau
Changes In The Left Atrial-Esophageal Relationship With The Insertion Of An Esophageal Protective Device: A Cadaveric Imaging Study, Akmal Shahzad, Charys M. Martin, Michele L. Barbeau
Western Research Forum
Background: Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder in North America and is frequently treated by a minimally invasive procedure called catheter ablation. A rare, but often fatal complication of this procedure is development of an atrial-esophageal fistula (AEF) due to the proximity of the esophagus to the left atrium (LA) of the heart. Esophageal protective devices may potentially mitigate the risk of developing an AEF but their impact on the relationship between the esophagus and LA is unknown. This study will investigate the relevant anatomical changes that occur upon insertion of an esophageal protective device.
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The Effects Of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Iugr) On The Pulmonary Surfactant And Lung Injury, Reza Khazaee
The Effects Of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Iugr) On The Pulmonary Surfactant And Lung Injury, Reza Khazaee
Western Research Forum
The Effects of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) on the Pulmonary Surfactant and Lung Injury
Khazaee R1, McCaig LA2, Hardy D1, Yamashita CM2, Veldhuizen, RAW2
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology1, Western University, London, ON, Canada. Lawson Health Research Institute2, London, ON, Canada
Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is defined as severe lung dysfunction that occurs after an insult to the lung such as an infection. The lung dysfunction in ARDS is due to alterations to surfactant, a lipid-protein mixture coats the inside of the lung and …