PS267 Series Report of Balloon Plasty for Native Aortic Coarctation
Balloon coarctoplasty is considered the treatment of choice for native Aortic Coarctation without hypoplasia. The aim of this study was to determine a single center experience regarding long-term morbility and mortality of balloon coarctoplasty in a series of consecutive patients with this congenital entity. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: R. Zenteno Fuentes, B. Macuil CHAZARO, V.J. Gonz ález Coronado, A. Alcocer Chauvet, J.M. Rivera Capello Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS270 Platelet Abnormalities in Eisenmenger Syndrome
Eisenmenger syndrome (ES), as the most severe form of irreversible pulmonary arterial hypertension due to congenital heart defects, may lead to to systemic desaturation and cyanosis, secondary erytrocytosis, hyperviscosity syndrome as well as to abnormal hemostasis, platelet abnormalities, coagulation factors deficit. As a result of these abnormalities patients often suffer from life-threatening thrombotic and bleeding complications. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: I. Simkova, A. Remkova, T. Valkovicova, M. Kaldararova Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS271 The Afrostrep Study: The Rationale and Design of the African Group a Streptococcal Infection Registry
Group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus (GAS), a gram-positive bacterium also known as Streptococcus pyogenes, causes pyoderma, pharyngitis and invasive disease. Repeated GAS infections may lead to autoimmune diseases such as acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Invasive GAS (iGAS) disease is an important cause of mortality and mobidity world-wide. The burden of GAS infections is unknown in Africa because of lack of surveillance systems. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: D. Barth, M. Engel, A. Whitelaw, B. Mayosi Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS272 Epidemiology of Pharyngitis in School Children and Local Treatment Patterns in Zambia: A Nested, Cross-Sectional Survey of Children and their Parents
Prompt and correct treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis with an antibiotic prevents acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). In efforts to eliminate RHD, understanding public perceptions and behaviors related to sore throat is essential to inform the design of health programs that aim to promote appropriate care seeking by patients. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: J. Musuku, J.C. Lungu, E. Machila, S. Schwaninger, P. Musonda, M. Gutierrez, B. Tadmor, J.M. Spector Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
PS273 Cardiac Echinococcosis, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment
Echinococcosis is an extremely rare disease caused by the larval cestode Echinococcus granulosus. Dogs are the definitive hosts for E. granulosus, and sheep are the major intermediate hosts, humans are only accidental hosts when they ingest food or water that is fecally contaminated with eggs. Cardiac hydatid cysts are found in fewer than 3% of cases of hydatidosis. In clinical presentation of cardiac echinococcosis (CE) there is no pathognomonic sign. (Source: CVD Prevention and Control)
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - May 31, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: V. Ivanov, Ivanova L.N., Nikityuk T.G. Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research
