1) The GISE-SHOCKCALCIUM REGISTRY aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of coronary lithotripsy for treating severe calcified lesions by enrolling 2000 patients across 50 sites in Italy.
2) The primary endpoint is target lesion failure at 1 year and secondary endpoints include in-hospital and 30-day target lesion failure as well as angiographic and imaging outcomes.
3) Subgroup analyses will evaluate outcomes in patients with complex lesion characteristics like bifurcations or small vessels.
Intravascular lithotripsy (ivl) for peripheral arterial diseaseRamachandra Barik
There are a number of observations that suggest IVL produces
compliance changes in the vessel wall:Effacement of calcified stenoses with lithotripsy at low pressure with no change in angioplasty balloon pressure •Changes in echotexture on Duplex Ultrasound•Changes in appearances on Optical Coherence Tomography
Intravascular lithotripsy (ivl) for peripheral arterial diseaseRamachandra Barik
There are a number of observations that suggest IVL produces
compliance changes in the vessel wall:Effacement of calcified stenoses with lithotripsy at low pressure with no change in angioplasty balloon pressure •Changes in echotexture on Duplex Ultrasound•Changes in appearances on Optical Coherence Tomography
Significant unprotected left main (LM) coronary artery disease is present in <10% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. In autopsy research, a mean LM length of 10.8 mm ± 5.2 mm (range 2–23 mm), mean LM diameter 4.9 mm ± 0.8 mm and mean angle between the left anterior descending (LAD) and left circumflex (LCx) of 86.7° ± 28.8° has been described. This angle value positively correlated with LM length.2 Further studies showed that long LM developed stenoses more frequently near the distal bifurcation compared to near the ostium (77% versus 18%).7 It is also worth emphasising that LM bifurcation disease is rarely focal and that both sides of the carina are almost never disease-free. Furthermore, continuous plaque from the LM into the proximal LAD artery has been reported in 90% of cases.8 Summarised below are the most crucial LM peculiarities (in comparison with non-LM bifurcations), which should be taken into consideration when distal LM stenosis PCI is planned:
Guide extension assisted stenting technique for coronary bifurcationRamachandra Barik
A novel stenting technique for coronary bifurcation lesions (CBLs) is presented. With the help of a guide extension-assisted technique using a GuideLiner mounted on both guidewires in the branches of the bifurcation lesion and advanced to the carina of the bifurcation, a stent can be implanted at the most possible appropriate site of the side branch in side-branch mono-ostial (medina 0, 0, 1) or in the distal mono-ostial (medina 0, 1, 0) in non-true CBLs. The technique can also be used to stent the side branch in two-stent techniques for complex true CBLs (tri-ostial or medina 1, 1, 1).
Invasive coronary physiology to select patients for coronary revascularisation has become established in contemporary guidelines for the management of stable coronary artery disease. Compared to revascularisation based on angiography alone, the use of coronary physiology has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and cost efficiency. However, recent data from randomised controlled trials have cast doubt upon
the value of ischaemia testing to select patients for revascularisation. Importantly, 20-40% of patients have
persistence or recurrence of angina after angiographically successful percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI). This state-of-the-art review is focused on the transitioning role of invasive coronary physiology from
its use as a dichotomous test for ischaemia with fixed cut-points, towards its utility for real-time guidance of PCI to optimise physiological results. We summarise the contemporary evidence base for ischaemia testing
in stable coronary artery disease, examine emerging indices which allow advanced physiological guidance
of PCI, and discuss the rationale and evidence base for post-PCI physiological assessments to assess the success of revascularisation.
There are two basic IVUS catheter designs: mechanical/rotational and solid state. The mechanical catheters (OptiCross IVUS catheter, Boston Scientific, Santa Clara, California; Revolution IVUS catheter, Volcano, Rancho Cordova, California; ViewIT IVUS catheter, Terumo, Tokyo, Japan; and Kodama HD IVUS catheter, ACIST Medical Systems, Eden Prairie, Minnesota) consist of a single transducer element located at the tip of a flexible drive cable housed in a protective sheath and operated by an external motor drive unit. The drive cable rotates the transducer around the circumference (1800rpm) and the transducer sends and receives the ultrasound signals at 1° increment to form the cross-sectional image. The imaging catheters operate at a central frequency of 40 MHz or 60 MHz and are 5F or 6F compatible [Figure 1]A. In the solid-state catheter design (Eagle Eye Catheter, Volcano), no rotating components are present. There are 64 transducer elements mounted circumferentially around the tip of the catheter. The transducer elements are sequentially activated with different time delays to produce an ultrasound beam that sweeps around the vessel circumference. The catheter works at a central frequency of 20 MHz and is 5F compatible
Treatment for coronary wire perforation by using cutting coronary balloonRamachandra Barik
The use of a remnant balloon for sealing a coronary perforation can be a cost-
effective method of treating this complication using a readily available material. In
cases where the sealing of the perforation is indicated, a careful and controlled approach for delivering the balloon remnant will ensure the safe and effective delivery and the sealing of the perforation which in turn will help stabilize and safe the patient by controlling any further bleeding.
Initial experience with the Glidesheath Slender for transradial coronary angiography and intervention: a feasibility study with prospective radial ultrasound follow-up
Significant unprotected left main (LM) coronary artery disease is present in <10% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. In autopsy research, a mean LM length of 10.8 mm ± 5.2 mm (range 2–23 mm), mean LM diameter 4.9 mm ± 0.8 mm and mean angle between the left anterior descending (LAD) and left circumflex (LCx) of 86.7° ± 28.8° has been described. This angle value positively correlated with LM length.2 Further studies showed that long LM developed stenoses more frequently near the distal bifurcation compared to near the ostium (77% versus 18%).7 It is also worth emphasising that LM bifurcation disease is rarely focal and that both sides of the carina are almost never disease-free. Furthermore, continuous plaque from the LM into the proximal LAD artery has been reported in 90% of cases.8 Summarised below are the most crucial LM peculiarities (in comparison with non-LM bifurcations), which should be taken into consideration when distal LM stenosis PCI is planned:
Guide extension assisted stenting technique for coronary bifurcationRamachandra Barik
A novel stenting technique for coronary bifurcation lesions (CBLs) is presented. With the help of a guide extension-assisted technique using a GuideLiner mounted on both guidewires in the branches of the bifurcation lesion and advanced to the carina of the bifurcation, a stent can be implanted at the most possible appropriate site of the side branch in side-branch mono-ostial (medina 0, 0, 1) or in the distal mono-ostial (medina 0, 1, 0) in non-true CBLs. The technique can also be used to stent the side branch in two-stent techniques for complex true CBLs (tri-ostial or medina 1, 1, 1).
Invasive coronary physiology to select patients for coronary revascularisation has become established in contemporary guidelines for the management of stable coronary artery disease. Compared to revascularisation based on angiography alone, the use of coronary physiology has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and cost efficiency. However, recent data from randomised controlled trials have cast doubt upon
the value of ischaemia testing to select patients for revascularisation. Importantly, 20-40% of patients have
persistence or recurrence of angina after angiographically successful percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI). This state-of-the-art review is focused on the transitioning role of invasive coronary physiology from
its use as a dichotomous test for ischaemia with fixed cut-points, towards its utility for real-time guidance of PCI to optimise physiological results. We summarise the contemporary evidence base for ischaemia testing
in stable coronary artery disease, examine emerging indices which allow advanced physiological guidance
of PCI, and discuss the rationale and evidence base for post-PCI physiological assessments to assess the success of revascularisation.
There are two basic IVUS catheter designs: mechanical/rotational and solid state. The mechanical catheters (OptiCross IVUS catheter, Boston Scientific, Santa Clara, California; Revolution IVUS catheter, Volcano, Rancho Cordova, California; ViewIT IVUS catheter, Terumo, Tokyo, Japan; and Kodama HD IVUS catheter, ACIST Medical Systems, Eden Prairie, Minnesota) consist of a single transducer element located at the tip of a flexible drive cable housed in a protective sheath and operated by an external motor drive unit. The drive cable rotates the transducer around the circumference (1800rpm) and the transducer sends and receives the ultrasound signals at 1° increment to form the cross-sectional image. The imaging catheters operate at a central frequency of 40 MHz or 60 MHz and are 5F or 6F compatible [Figure 1]A. In the solid-state catheter design (Eagle Eye Catheter, Volcano), no rotating components are present. There are 64 transducer elements mounted circumferentially around the tip of the catheter. The transducer elements are sequentially activated with different time delays to produce an ultrasound beam that sweeps around the vessel circumference. The catheter works at a central frequency of 20 MHz and is 5F compatible
Treatment for coronary wire perforation by using cutting coronary balloonRamachandra Barik
The use of a remnant balloon for sealing a coronary perforation can be a cost-
effective method of treating this complication using a readily available material. In
cases where the sealing of the perforation is indicated, a careful and controlled approach for delivering the balloon remnant will ensure the safe and effective delivery and the sealing of the perforation which in turn will help stabilize and safe the patient by controlling any further bleeding.
Initial experience with the Glidesheath Slender for transradial coronary angiography and intervention: a feasibility study with prospective radial ultrasound follow-up
Meta analysis of percutaneous ventricular restoration (pvr) therapy using the...Cardio Kinetix
This is a presentation given by Martyn R. Thomas, MD titled "Meta-Analysis of Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration (PVR) Therapy Using the Parachute Device in Patient's With Ischemic Dilated Heart Failure". The Parachute is a medical device created by Cardio Kinetix (http://www.cardiokinetix.com/) that helps to prevent heart failure in heart attack patients.
Centralization of flow in aortic dissectionIvo Petrov
New concept of totally endovascular treatment of complex cases of type A and B aortic dissection.
Modern minimally invasive approach to treat aortic dissection.
Primary PCI with stenting immediately after coronary reperfusion salvage procedures jeopardizes myocardium, improves prognosis, and is the current standard of care for acute STEMI .
No-reflow is defined as an acute reduction in myocardial blood flow despite a patent epicardial coronary artery .
The pathophysiology of no-reflow involves microvascular obstruction secondary to distal embolization of clot, microvascular spasm, and thrombosis .
No-reflow occurs in ~10% of cases of primary PCI and is associated with patient characteristics such as advanced age and delayed presentation and coronary characteristics such as a completely occluded culprit artery and heavy thrombus burden .
15th Experts Live CTO - Carlo Di Mario: ConclusionsEuro CTO Club
PLENARY SESSION
Wrap up of live cases, awards to the winners of the best abstracts and case competitions and take home messages
Auditorium Zubin Mehta - Saturday 16:00 - 17:00
Speakers:
Daniela Benedetto (Rome),
Francesco Burzotta (Rome),
Carlo Di Mario (Florence),
Roberto Garbo (Turin),
Rocco Stio (Rome)
Challengers:
Stelios Pyxaras (Furth - D),
Sudhir Rathore (London - UK)
Discussants:
Shunsuke Matsuno (Tokyo - J),
Alexander Nap (Amsterdam - NL),
Masahisa Yamane (Tokyo - J)
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15th Experts Live CTO,
EUROCTO Club meeting in partnership with the GISE CTO meeting.
September 8th - 9th, 2023
Florence, Italy
Francesco Burzotta: Wrap up Gemelli CasesEuro CTO Club
PLENARY SESSION
Wrap up of live cases, awards to the winners of the best abstracts and case competitions and take home messages
Auditorium Zubin Mehta - Saturday 16:00 - 17:00
Speakers:
Daniela Benedetto (Rome),
Francesco Burzotta (Rome),
Carlo Di Mario (Florence),
Roberto Garbo (Turin),
Rocco Stio (Rome)
Challengers:
Stelios Pyxaras (Furth - D),
Sudhir Rathore (London - UK)
Discussants:
Shunsuke Matsuno (Tokyo - J),
Alexander Nap (Amsterdam - NL),
Masahisa Yamane (Tokyo - J)
___________________________________________
15th Experts Live CTO,
EUROCTO Club meeting in partnership with the GISE CTO meeting.
September 8th - 9th, 2023
Florence, Italy
Jonathan Hill: Role of mechanica support in CTO recanalizationEuro CTO Club
10:42
Role of mechanica support in CTO recanalization
Jonathan Hill (London - UK)
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PARALLEL SESSION
Challenges And Opportunities In Cto Recanalization
Auditorium Zubin Mehta - Saturday 10:00 - 11:10
Chairperson:
Jonathan Hill (London - UK)
Discussants:
Lesnek Bryniarski (Krakow - PL),
Ugo Fabrizio (Vercelli),
Paul Knaapen (Amsterdam - NL),
Eugenio La Scala (Ollioiouls - F)
___________________________________________
15th Experts Live CTO,
EUROCTO Club meeting in partnership with the GISE CTO meeting.
September 8th - 9th, 2023
Florence, Italy
Gregor Leibundgut: Role of DEB in CTO-PCIEuro CTO Club
10:35 Role of DEB in CTO-PCI
Gregor Leibundgut (Basel - CH)
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PARALLEL SESSION
Challenges And Opportunities In Cto Recanalization
Auditorium Zubin Mehta - Saturday 10:00 - 11:10
Chairperson:
Jonathan Hill (London - UK)
Discussants:
Lesnek Bryniarski (Krakow - PL),
Ugo Fabrizio (Vercelli),
Paul Knaapen (Amsterdam - NL),
Eugenio La Scala (Ollioiouls - F)
___________________________________________
15th Experts Live CTO,
EUROCTO Club meeting in partnership with the GISE CTO meeting.
September 8th - 9th, 2023
Florence, Italy
Kambis Mashayekhi: EuroCTO Consensus on treatment of Calcified CTO lesion Eur...Euro CTO Club
AUDITORIUM ZUBIN MEHTA
08/09/2023 04:30 - 05:20
PLENARY SESSION - INTERVENTIONAL CTO & CHIP RESEARCH Best CTO Publications 2022-23 (selected by the Editors of the Cardiology Interventional journals)
Emmanouil S. Brilakis - CTO PCI Outcome associated with poor quality of the d...Euro CTO Club
16:53
CTO PCI Outcome associated with poor quality of the distal target vessel
Emmanouil Brilakis (Minneapolis - USA)
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PARALLEL SESSION
Interventional CTO & Chip Research
Best CTO Publications 2022-23 (selected by the Editors of the Cardiology Interventional journals)
Auditorium Zubin Mehta - Friday 16:30 - 17:16
Chairpersons:
Davide Capodanno (Catania),
Carlo Di Mario (Florence),
Giuseppe Tarantini (Padua)
Panelist:
Roberto Diletti (Rotterdam - NL),
Giovanni Esposito (Naples),
Paul Knaapen (Amsterdam - NL),
Maksymilian Opolski (Warsaw - PL)
___________________________________________
15th Experts Live CTO,
EUROCTO Club meeting in partnership with the GISE CTO meeting.
September 8th - 9th, 2023
Florence, Italy
Mario Iannaccone - 2 EuroCTO Consensus on Guide Catheter Extensions JACC Card...Euro CTO Club
16:33
EuroCTO Consensus on Guide Catheter Extensions JACC Cardiovasc Interventions
Mario Iannaccone (Turin)
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PARALLEL SESSION
Interventional CTO & Chip Research
Best CTO Publications 2022-23 (selected by the Editors of the Cardiology Interventional journals)
Auditorium Zubin Mehta - Friday 16:30 - 17:16
Chairpersons:
Davide Capodanno (Catania),
Carlo Di Mario (Florence),
Giuseppe Tarantini (Padua)
Panelist:
Roberto Diletti (Rotterdam - NL),
Giovanni Esposito (Naples),
Paul Knaapen (Amsterdam - NL),
Maksymilian Opolski (Warsaw - PL)
___________________________________________
15th Experts Live CTO,
EUROCTO Club meeting in partnership with the GISE CTO meeting.
September 8th - 9th, 2023
Florence, Italy
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Saeid Safari
Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Semiglutide
ASA GUIDELINE
NYSORA Guideline
2 Case Reports of Gastric Ultrasound
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION BLOCK.pdfJim Jacob Roy
Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Intravascular lithotripsy: not an eccentric option for eccentric calcium
1. THE GISE- SHOCKCALCIUM REGISTRY
An Investigator Driven Italian All-comers Registry of Calcified Lesions
Treated with Intravascular Lithotripsy
Principal Investigators: Prof. Carlo Di Mario & Prof.Giuseppe Tarantini
2. Trials in Literature
- DISRUPT CAD I (Brinton TJ, et al. Circulation. 2019)
60 pts. Clinical success 95%, device success 98.3%, stent delivery 100%
Safety outcome: 30 days MACE (% of cardiac death, MI or TVR) 5%; 6 months MACE (% of cardiac death, MI or TVR) 8.5%.
- DISRUPT CAD II (Ali ZA, et al. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2019)
129 pts. Follow-up (in Hospital and at 30 days): In hospital MACE: 5.8%; 30-days MACE: 7.6%; 100% successful delivery of IVL;
100% successful stent delivery; 100% angiographic success; 94% clinical success (7NQWMI)
- DISRUPT CAD III trial (Hill J. et al, J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020)
384 pts. Follow-up (in hospital and at 30 days): MACE: 7.0% and 7.8%, respectively; TVR: 0.5% and 1.6%; all MI (4th definition of
MI) 6.8% and 7.3%. MI according to SCAI definition: 2.6%. TVR 0.5% and 2.6%.
- Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions: A patient-level pooled analysis of The Disrupt
CAD I, II, III and IV studies (Kereiakes D.J, Di Mario C. et al, JACC Interv)
628 pts. In-hospital MACE (cardiac death, all MI, TVR): 6.5%; 30-days MACE: 7.3%; procedural success < 50% and < 30: 93.2% and
92.4 respectively. TLF at 30 days: 7.2%.
3. 628 patients, it represents the largest cohort of
patients treated with IVL
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4. - Multicenter European registry (Aziz, Bathia et al Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2020)
190 pts, 200 lesions, 6 centers, period 14 months
Procedural success 99%, complication 3%
Follow-up (222 days): Cardiac death (1%), target vessel myocardial infarction (0.5%), target lesion revascularization (1.5%),
MACE 2.6%
- Multicenter European registry (Aksoy, Salazar et al, Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2019)
71 pts, 78 lesions, 3 centers, period 12 months
4 coronary dissections type B, 7 balloon rupture, NO MACE
NO Follow-up
- Multicenter Spanish registry (Cubero-Gallego, Millan et al, Rev Esp Cardiol 2020)
57 pts, 66 lesions, 5 centers, period 12 months
Procedural success 98%, balloon rupture 13%
NO Follow-up
- New Zealand Multicenter registry 1-year outcome (Wong et al J Invasive Cardiol 2020)
44 pts, 1 center, period 7 months
Follow-up (1 year): 1 Cardiovascular death, 3 NSTEMI (2 in-stent restenosis, 1 non TLR)
5. Italy had the highest penetration of IVL in Europe in the first year after release with:
• approximately 1000 patients treated in 2019
• an exponential growth of active centers and patients treated in 2020 (more than 2000 patients until
November 2020 despite the difficulties in hospitalization created by the COVID pandemic).
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Rationale
Aim of this prospective, observational, multicenter Italian IVL registry is:
• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of coronary lithotripsy for treatment of severe calcified lesions.
IVL procedures will be distinguished into:
• elective (planned intention to use IVL)
• bail-out (application only when conventional methods left lesion grossly under-expanded)
7. Sample size 2000 pts
Event Rate 12%
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Sample size estimation and simulations results
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Major End-points
Primary composite safety endpoint: Target lesion failure (TLF) at 1 year
⍅clinically or ischemia driven
*CK-MB level >3x ULN through discharge (peri-procedural MI) and using the 4 th Universal Definition of MI beyond discharge
Secondary safety endpoints: in-hospital and 30-days TLF
• Cardiovascular death, or
• Myocardial infarction*, or
• Target lesion revascularization⍅
• Cardiovascular death, or
• Myocardial infarction*, or
• Target lesion revascularization⍅
Secondary safety endpoints: definitive or probable stent thrombosis (ST)
Timing of ST:
• Acute: 0-24h
• Subacute: >24h-30day
• Late: 30 day-1 year
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Secondary End-points
*greater than type B from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute classification
& evidence of extravasation of dye or blood from the coronary artery during or following the interventional procedure
+ Delivery of IVL across the target lesion and delivery of lithotripsy without serious angiographic complications immediately after IVL
⍅ successful stent delivery with ≤30% residual stenosis and without serious angiographic complications
Secondary safety endpoints: procedural angiographic safety endpoints
• Severe coronary dissection*
• Coronary perforation&
• Abrupt closure
• Slow flow or no re-flow
Secondary effectiveness endpoints:
• Device crossing and IVL delivery success+
• Angiographic success⍅
• QCA outcome: acute gain (mm) and percent residual diameter stenosis
• Imaging outcome: calcium burden (calcium arc, length, depth), IVL induced fractures,
final MLA within stent and at maximal calcium arc
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Inclusion criteria
Patients is ≥ 18 years of age.
Patients with calcified coronary artery disease requiring percutaneous revascularization with stent
implantation who require an IVL with the Shockwave catheter.
Presence of single or multiple calcifications at the lesion site defined by, a) angiography, with fluoroscopic
radio-opacities noted without cardiac motion prior to contrast injection involving both sides of the arterial
wall in at least one location and total length of calcium of at least 15 mm and extending partially into the
target lesion, OR by b) IVUS or OCT, with presence of ≥270 degrees of calcium on at least 1 cross section.
Ability to tolerate dual antiplatelet agent (i.e. aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor for 1 year and
single antiplatelet therapy for life)
Ability to give written informed consent.
Patient is able and willing to comply with all follow-up assessments
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Exclusion criteria
Refusal to participate in this study.
Calcific lesion within a > 4 mm reference segment of the vessel
Lesions in LIMA/RIMA or at the distal anastomosis of an SVG
All the usual relative contraindications to coronary angioplasty according to the clinical practice:
Patient has active systemic infection
Patient has a known untreated coagulation disorder
Patient has allergy to imaging contrast media for which he/she cannot be pre-medicated
Patient is pregnant or nursing
Patients whose life expectancy is < 1 year
Patients due to move abroad within 1 year
12. - In stent restenosis
- Eccentric lesion defined as <180 degrees lesions on IVUS or OCT
- Long calcified lesions defined as calcium length > 40 mm
- Small vessels defined as having a reference diameter measured with IVUS/OCT < 2.5 mm
- Calcified left main disease: defined as any greater than 50% calcific lesion involving the LM and requiring IVL
- Calcified bifurcation lesions: defined as lesions involving a side-branch with greater than 2.5 mm diameter, distinguished
based on the traditional Medina classification and the stenting technique used
- Calcified lesions in saphenous vein grafts (SVG)
- Calcified lesions in diabetic patients
- Calcified lesions in primary angioplasty for STEMI
- Calcified lesions in recent NSTEMI (last symptoms <48 hours)
- Calcified lesions in chronic total occlusions (CTO)
- Treatment of calcified lesions under left ventricular temporary assistance (Impella)
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Pre-planned subgroup analysis
13. - In stent restenosis
- Eccentric lesion defined as <180 degrees lesions on IVUS or OCT
- Long calcified lesions defined as calcium length > 40 mm
- Small vessels defined as having a reference diameter measured with IVUS/OCT < 2.5 mm
- Calcified left main disease: defined as any greater than 50% calcific lesion involving the LM and requiring IVL
- Calcified bifurcation lesions: defined as lesions involving a side-branch with greater than 2.5 mm diameter, distinguished
based on the traditional Medina classification and the stenting technique used
- Calcified lesions in saphenous vein grafts (SVG)
- Calcified lesions in diabetic patients
- Calcified lesions in primary angioplasty for STEMI
- Calcified lesions in recent NSTEMI (last symptoms <48 hours)
- Calcified lesions in chronic total occlusions (CTO)
- Treatment of calcified lesions under left ventricular temporary assistance (Impella)
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Pre-planned subgroup analysis
14. • MLD and reference diameters and derived indices
before PCI, after IVL and after final stent optimization.
• Calcium presence, arc (degrees), length (mm), maximum depth (mm, at OCT), lesion MLA (mm2) and length (mm)
before PCI (including images after pre-dilatation);
• presence, number, depth of calcium fractures post-IVL;
• final MLA and reference area and derived indices after stent implantation.
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Intravascular Imaging sub-studies
Academically motivated centers with proven experience and adequate infrastructure will be offered the possibility to
analyze all angiograms and intravascular imaging studies in order to determine:
15. A period of follow-up is recommended at 30 days and 1 year based on a clinical interview in order to
evaluate patient symptoms and performance status (CCS angina classification and NYHA classification), including
collection of source documents regarding new coronary angiography or intravascular imaging preformed during this
observational period.
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Follow-up
Editor's Notes
Estimated 95% CI length for different sample sizes. The simulated confidence bounds have been reported. The half-width 95% CI has been represented according to a sample size of 500 until a sample size of 2000 patients.