1.A case of with transient splenic hot uptake on Tc-methylene diphosphonate(MDP) bone scan following blunt abodominal trauma with underlying liver cirrhosis.
Jong Hyeon WON ; Jae Myung KIM ; Jung Han KIM ; Gil Yeon CHOO ; Seok Oh PARK ; Sang Kyu SUNG ; Dae Seob CHOI ; Chin Seung KIM
Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine 1993;27(2):309-314
No abstract available.
Liver Cirrhosis*
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Liver*
2.Image Quality and Radiation Dose in CT Venography Using Model-Based Iterative Reconstruction at 80 kVp versus Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction-V at 70 kVp
Chankue PARK ; Ki Seok CHOO ; Jin Hyeok KIM ; Kyung Jin NAM ; Ji Won LEE ; Jin You KIM
Korean Journal of Radiology 2019;20(7):1167-1175
OBJECTIVE: To compare the objective and subjective image quality indicators and radiation doses of computed tomography (CT) venography performed using model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) at 80 kVp and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR)-V at 70 kVp. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty-three patients who had undergone CT venography of the lower extremities with MBIR at 80 kVp (Group A; 21 men and 20 women; mean age, 55.5 years) or ASIR-V at 70 kVp (Group B; 18 men and 24 women; mean age, 57.3 years) were enrolled. Two radiologists retrospectively evaluated the objective (vascular enhancement, image noise, signal-to-noise ratio [SNR], contrast-to-noise ratio [CNR]) and subjective (quantum mottle, delineation of contour, venous enhancement) image quality indicators at the inferior vena cava and femoral and popliteal veins. Clinical information, radiation dose, reconstruction time, and objective and subjective image quality indicators were compared between groups A and B. RESULTS: Vascular enhancement, SNR, and CNR were significantly greater in Group B than in Group A (p ≤ 0.015). Image noise was significantly lower in Group B (p ≤ 0.021), and all subjective image quality indicators, except for delineation of vein contours, were significantly better in Group B (p ≤ 0.021). Mean reconstruction time was significantly shorter in Group B than in Group A (1 min 43 s vs. 131 min 1 s; p < 0.001). Clinical information and radiation dose were not significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSION: CT venography using ASIR-V at 70 kVp was better than MBIR at 80 kVp in terms of image quality and reconstruction time at similar radiation doses.
Female
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Humans
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Image Enhancement
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Lower Extremity
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Male
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Noise
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Phlebography
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Popliteal Vein
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Retrospective Studies
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
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Veins
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Vena Cava, Inferior
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Venous Thrombosis
3.Introduction of a new therapeutic modality for SLE patients accompanying severe life-threatening hematologic complications.
Seok Goo CHO ; Jong Youl JIN ; Jong Wook LEE ; Chi Wha HAN ; Woo Seong MIN ; Chong Won PARK ; Chun Choo KIM ; Dong Jip KIM
Korean Journal of Hematology 1991;26(1):151-160
No abstract available.
Humans
4.The effect of the combination therapy with antithyroid drug and thyroxine in Graves' disease.
Jang Hyun CHO ; Ki Chang OH ; Myung Won KIM ; Won seok KIM ; Jin Ho CHOO ; Hyung Cheal CHO ; Soon Ho KIM ; Joong Kyu LIM ; Jin Duk HUH
Korean Journal of Medicine 1998;54(2):240-245
OBJECTIVES: It was recently reported that the administration of T4 during antithyroid drug(ATD) therapy resulted in a significant decrease of antibodies to TSH receptors as well as the rate of recurrence of active Graves' disease following discontinuance of ATD treatment. But, there is still controversy whether combination therapy is efficient. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of T4 administration of patient with Graves' disease who were being treated with ATD. METHODS: We studied 56 patients received methimazole(MMI) alone(Group 1) and 48 patients received methimazole plus T4(Group 2), They are diagnosed active Graves' disease at department of internal medicine, Kwang ju Christian Hospital from January, 1994 to December, 1995. All the patients were treated initially with 30mg of methimazole daily for one month after then, in the Group 1(methimazole alone), the dose of methimazole was adjusted as necessary to achieve normal serum concentrations of T3, T4, and TSH. The patients of Group 2(methimazole plus T4) continue to receive the combination of T4 at a dose of 100 microgram daily. Simultaneously, we estimated the serum concentration of T3, T4, TSH and Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin(TSI) antibody at every three months. RESULTS: We obtained the following result. In the group 1, mean TSI values were 50.1%(first visit), 30.6%(6months), and 24.7%(1year). And, in the group 2 mean TSI values were 51.8%(first visit), 33.6%(6months), and 22.7% (1year). After 6 months of discontinuing of therapy, the recurrence rate was no significant difference in the two groups (the recurrence rate were 55.4%, 50.0%, respectively P>0.05). CONCLUSION: These results suggest that T4 administration in combination with MMI therapy have no significant effect in a decrease in levels of TSH receptors antibodies and recurrence rate within 6 months discontinuing MMI therapy as compared with MMI treatment alone.
Antibodies
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Graves Disease*
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Gwangju
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Humans
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Internal Medicine
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Methimazole
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Receptors, Thyrotropin
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Recurrence
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Thyroxine*
5.Midterm Results of Aortic Valve Replacement Using Tissue Valve.
Dukhwan MOON ; Jae Won LEE ; Yun Seok KIM ; Won Chul CHO ; Sung Ho JUNG ; Suk Jung CHOO ; Cheol Hyun CHUNG
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2010;43(6):627-634
BACKGROUND: The durability of the tissue valve is important in choice between a mechanical valve and a tissue valve in cardiac surgery. We studied the mid-term results of tissue valve in the aortic position. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The subjects were 380 patients who had undergone aortic prosthesis replacement between May 1990 and March 2009. We retrospectively analyzed hospital and outpatient records: the mean age was 69+/-9 years; the male to female ratio was 227 : 162; and the mean follow-up duration was 46.7+/-40.8 months (range 0~196 months). RESULT: 389 surgical cases in total had been taken with 380 patients. Early death occurred in 15 patients (3.9%). Overall survival rate at 1, 5 and 10 years were 92.3%, 78.1% and 54.2% respectively. Freedom from reoperation at 1, 5 and 10 years were 98.4%, 97.1% and 91.7% respectively. Freedom from structural valvular deterioration at 1, 5 and 10 years were 96.1%, 92.3% and 88.0% respectively. In the multivariate analysis of preoperative risk factors, young age (p<0.001) was significant risk factor for reoperation. High peak velocity in the postoperative period (p=0.034) and young age (p=0.029) were significant risk factors for structural valvular deterioration. Old age (p=0.001), long bypass time (p=0.035), concomitant coronary artery bypass graft surgery (p=0.003) and preoperative low left ventricular ejection fraction (p=0.003) were significant factors for early mortality. Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (<60 mL/min) (p=0.025) and persistent left ventricular hypertrophy (p=0.032) were the risk factors for late mortality. CONCLUSION: This study showed that the freedom from reoperation and the freedom from structural valvular deterioration in aortic tissue valve replacement were acceptable. It will be necessary to conduct further studies with long-term follow-up and more patients.
Aortic Valve
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Coronary Artery Bypass
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Freedom
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Glomerular Filtration Rate
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Heart Valve Prosthesis
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Humans
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Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular
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Male
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Multivariate Analysis
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Outpatients
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Postoperative Period
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Prostheses and Implants
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Reoperation
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Stroke Volume
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Survival Rate
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Thoracic Surgery
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Transplants
6.A Case of Bleeding from Rectal Dieulafoy-like Lesion Treated by Endoscopy.
Young Mi CHOO ; Hiun Suk CHAE ; Ho Seong PARK ; Won Hee HAN ; Kang Moon LEE ; Seong Su KIM ; Seok Won HAN ; Chang Don LEE ; Kyu Yong CHOI ; In Sik JUNG
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2000;21(1):577-580
Dieulafoy-like lesion is a relatively uncommon disease which is a potential source of life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding. The lesion comprises mainly of an abnormally large submucosal artery that protrudes through a small mucosal defect. The lesion is frequently found at distal portion of gastroesophageal junction but may occur anywhere in gastrointestinal tract including small bowel, colon and rectum. Moreover bleeding from dieulafoy-like lesion of rectum is very reae. It has been reported that rectal Dieulafoy-like lesion is very rare source of lower gastrointestinal bleeding and its pathogenesis may be associated with constipation. Recently, endoscopy has an important role in the diagnosis and treatment (including injection and coagulation therapy) of bleeding from Dieulafoy-like lesion. We herein report a case of a patient who presented wih massive hemorrhage from a small rectal ulcer with adherent blood clots. Bleeding was controlled with endoscopic treatment by utilizing bipolar electrocoagulation without complication and recurrence.
Arteries
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Colon
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Constipation
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Diagnosis
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Electrocoagulation
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Endoscopy*
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Esophagogastric Junction
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Hemorrhage*
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Humans
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Rectum
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Recurrence
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Ulcer
7.Predictive Value of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Derived Myocardial Strain for Poor Outcomes in Patients with Acute Myocarditis.
Ji Won LEE ; Yeon Joo JEONG ; Geewon LEE ; Nam Kyung LEE ; Hye Won LEE ; Jin You KIM ; Bum Sung CHOI ; Ki Seok CHOO
Korean Journal of Radiology 2017;18(4):643-654
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the utility of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)-derived myocardial strain measurement for the prediction of poor outcomes in patients with acute myocarditis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed data from 37 patients with acute myocarditis who underwent CMR. Left ventricular (LV) size, LV mass index, ejection fraction and presence of myocardial late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) were analyzed. LV circumferential strain (Ecc(SAX)), radial strain (Err(SAX)) from mid-ventricular level short-axis cine views and LV longitudinal strain (Ell(LV)), radial strain (Err(Lax)) measurements from 2-chamber long-axis views were obtained. In total, 31 of 37 patients (83.8%) underwent follow-up echocardiography. The primary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE). Incomplete LV functional recovery was a secondary outcome. RESULTS: During an average follow-up of 41 months, 11 of 37 patients (29.7%) experienced MACE. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression analysis, which included LV mass index, LV ejection fraction, the presence of LGE, Ecc(SAX), Err(SAX), Ell(LV), and Err(Lax) values, indicated that the presence of LGE (hazard ratio, 42.88; p = 0.014), together with ErrLax (hazard ratio, 0.77 per 1%, p = 0.004), was a significant predictor of MACE. Kaplan-Meier analysis demonstrated worse outcomes in patient with LGE and an Err(Lax) value ≤ 9.48%. Multivariable backward regression analysis revealed that Err(Lax) values were the only significant predictors of LV functional recovery (hazard ratio, 0.54 per 1%; p = 0.042). CONCLUSION: CMR-derived Err(Lax) values can predict poor outcomes, both MACE and incomplete LV functional recovery, in patients with acute myocarditis, while LGE is only a predictor of MACE.
Echocardiography
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gadolinium
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Heart Ventricles
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Humans
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Kaplan-Meier Estimate
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Myocarditis*
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Retrospective Studies
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Ventricular Dysfunction
8.Influence of Radiologically Evident Residual Intimal Tear on Expansion of Descending Aorta Following Surgery for Acute Type I Aortic Dissection.
Yun Seok KIM ; Jeong Heon KIM ; Joon Bum KIM ; Dong Hyun YANG ; Joon Won KANG ; Su Kyung HWANG ; Suk Jung CHOO ; Cheol Hyun CHUNG
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2014;47(1):6-12
BACKGROUND: Although a residual intimal tear may contribute to the dilatation of the descending aorta following surgical repair of acute type I aortic dissection (AD), its causal relationship has not been elucidated by clinical data due to the limited resolution of imaging modalities. METHODS: This study enrolled 41 patients (age, 55.2+/-11.9 years) who were evaluated with dual-source computed tomography (CT) imaging of the whole aorta in the setting of the surgical repair of acute type I AD. Logistic regression models were used to determine the predictors of a composite of the aortic aneurysm formation (diameter >55 mm) and rapid aortic expansion (>5 mm/yr). RESULTS: On initial CT, a distal re-entry tear was identified in 9 patients. Two patients failed to achieve proximal tear exclusion by the surgery. Serial follow-up CT evaluations (median, 24.6 months; range, 6.0 to 67.2 months) revealed that 14 patients showed rapid expansion of the descending aorta or aortic aneurysm formation. A multivariate analysis revealed that the residual intimal tear (odds ratio [OR], 4.31; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02 to 19.31) and the patent false lumen in the early postoperative setting (OR, 4.64; 95% CI, 0.99 to 43.61) were predictive of the composite endpoint. CONCLUSION: The presence of a residual intimal tear following surgery for acute type I AD adversely influenced the expansion of the descending aorta.
Aneurysm
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Aorta
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Aorta, Thoracic*
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Dilatation
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Logistic Models
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Multivariate Analysis
9.Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-like syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus: combined treatment with plasmapheresis and fresh frozen plasma infusion.
Gyu Taek LIM ; Sung Soo KIM ; Soo Hun PARK ; Won Oh CHOO ; Dong Heon KANG ; In Seok PARK ; Yoo Sik CHANG ; Young Suk YOON ; Byung Kee BANG
Journal of Korean Medical Science 1992;7(1):66-70
We report on a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, who, during the course of the illness, developed thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. In this case, the coexistence of these two conditions was confirmed by laboratory and pathologic findings. The infusion of fresh frozen plasma with plasmapheresis reversed the course of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Adult
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*Blood Transfusion
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Humans
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/*complications
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Male
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*Plasma
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*Plasmapheresis
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Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic/etiology/*therapy
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Syndrome
10.Comparison of the Neurologic Outcome according to the Method of Proximal Graft Anastomosis at the Aortic Side during Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: The Heartstring Sealing System versus Conventional Manual Anastomosis.
Won Chul CHO ; Joon Bum KIM ; Hee Jung KIM ; Hwan Wook KIM ; Yun Seok KIM ; Jae Seung JUNG ; Suk Jung CHOO
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2009;42(4):441-446
BACKGROUND: Side clamping of ascending aorta during proximal graft anastomosis in coronary bypassing surgery increases the risk of direct aortic injury as well as embolization of intimal atheroma. Heartstring proximal sealing system (Guidant Corporation, Santa Clara, Calif), developed to avoid aortic side clamping, may minimize risks of such complications. The aim of the current study is to compare the surgical outcomes of the two proximal anastomosis techniques i.e., Heartstring system versus aortic side clamping in off pump coronary bypassing surgery (OPCAB). MATERIAL AND METHOD: From January 2003 to August 2008, 499 patients underwent OPCAB. Of them, proximal graft anastomosis was performed using Heartstring system in 182 patients (Group I) and conventional manual anastomosis in 317 patients (Group II). The two groups were compared for postoperative major complications and mortality. RESULT: Two groups showed similar characteristics in terms of preoperative demographic data, left ventricular ejection fraction, renal function and history of diabetes, hypertension and smoking. Although there was no inter-group difference in the history of cerebral ischemia (p=0.48), preoperative brain magnetic resonance angiography revealed greater incidence of severe carotid artery stenosis (>75% of lumen) in the Group I than in the Group II (44.5% in the Group I and 30.0% in the Group II, p=0.003). There were no inter-group differences in postoperative mortality (p=0.40) and complications (p=0.47) including neurologic events (3 in the Group I and 2 in the Group II, p=0.258). Whereas neurologic events all comprised transient ischemic attacks in the Group I, they comprised multiple embolic strokes in the Group II. One patient in the Group II experienced aortic dissection during proximal anastomosis which resulted in ascending aortic replacement. CONCLUSION: Although proximal anastomosis using Heartstring system did not show statistically significant benefit over aortic side clamping, the absence of embolic stroke may be a definite benefit which may be better defined through further studies over a larger cohort.
Aorta
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Brain
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Brain Ischemia
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Carotid Stenosis
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Constriction
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Coronary Artery Bypass
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Coronary Artery Bypass, Off-Pump
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Humans
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Hypertension
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Incidence
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Ischemic Attack, Transient
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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Plaque, Atherosclerotic
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Smoke
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Smoking
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Stroke
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Stroke Volume
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Transplants