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Background Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) proliferation contributes significantly to intimal thickening in atherosclerosis and restenosis diseases. Platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) has been implicated in VSMC proliferation though the activation of multiple growth-promoting signals. Mesoglycan, a natural glycosaminoglycans preparation, is reported to show vascular protective effect. However,...
Aortic valve reconstruction surgery (AVRS), consisting of aortic leaflet reconstruction with tailored pericardial patches and fixation of the sinotubular junction with properly sized fabric rings, is performed for the treatment of aortic valve diseases. The early and midterm outcomes of AVRS were analyzed.Between December 2007 and December 2012, 262 patients with isolated aortic valve disease underwent...
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