Assessment of left atrial myocardial deformation using two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography in cats with cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic arterial thromboembolism

ABSTRACTArterial thromboembolism (ATE) in cats usually relates to cardiogenic causes that can be diagnosed by conventional echocardiography.Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) is a new ultrasound modality with higher sensitivity.Our objective was to investigate left atrial myocardial deformation in cats with both cardiogenic

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Aneurysmal degeneration and rupture of deep vein conduit with formation of an arterial-vaginal fistula 13 years after creation of a femoral-femoral bypass

The autologous deep vein is a suitable alternative to prosthetic or cadaveric grafts as a bypass conduit because of its superior durability and lower risk of complications.Aneurysmal degeneration of deep vein grafts is rarely seen but can chicago cubs earrings potentially be fatal when it does occur.We describe the case of an 87-year-old woman who

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