ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Human Left Atrial Potassium Ion Channel Transcripts in Patients Requiring Cardiac Surgery vs. Structurally Normal Hearts: Potential Implications for the Mechanisms of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia following cardiac surgery, and contributes significantly to the post-operative morbidity. Howev... Read more

10.36959/582/411

Research Article

Hemolytic Anemia after Mitral Valve Repair: Case Report

Mechanical hemolytic anemia, although there is a well-known complication of mechanical valve replacement is reported to be rare after mitral valve rep... Read more

10.36959/652/386

Short Commentary

Infertility Associated with Ovarian Endometriomas: Surgery or In-Vitro Fertilization?

Ovarian endometriomas are frequently associated with female infertility. The choice of treatment in these cases is one of the most discussed topics in... Read more

10.36959/983/634

CASE REPORT

Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Hypotension: A Case Report

Spontaneous cerebrospinal hypotension may be caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. The characteristic symptom is orthostatic headache. MRI scan ma... Read more

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CASE REPORT

Neuroanesthesia in an Awake Patient in a University Hospital in Latin America: Case Report

The anesthetic technique for tumors resection that affect extensive motor areas with an awakened patient, poses a challenge for surgical teams. The ad... Read more

10.36959/377/321

Review Article

Developmental Anomalies in Domestic Mammals and the One Health Concept

Rudolf Virchow, considered by many the Father of Pathology, established a clear link between human and animal health. From that idea emerged the "one ... Read more

10.36959/357/453

REVIEW ARTICLE

Ketamine: New Use for an Old Hat

This article aims at examining the available knowledge about ketamine as a novel treatment option for management of treatment-resistant major depressi... Read more

10.36959/377/320

Original Article

The "Easy Load" Universal Knot Pusher: One Knot Pusher, Any Knot

We describe a novel laparoscopic knot pusher which has the advantage over existing instruments of being suitable for applying both sliding and non-sli... Read more

10.36959/909/463

CASE REPORT

Prolonged Cardiac Arrest and Localized Thoracic Spinal Cord Ischemia

A 29-year-old man presented to the emergency with a sudden onset of shortness of breath and syncope. Electrocardiogram showed a right bundle branch bl... Read more

10.36959/377/319

Review Article

Role of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation as an Alternative to Tracheostomy in the Weaning of Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure

Tracheostomy is a very frequently performed procedure that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There are several complications rel... Read more

10.36959/652/385