HYPOPLASTIC LEFT HEART SYNDROME

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Abstract Hypoplastic left heart syndrome(HLHS) refers to the abnormal development of the left-sided cardiac structures, resulting in obstruction to blood flow from the left ventricular outflow tract.In addition, the syndrome includes underdevelopment of the left ventricle, aorta, and aortic arch, as well as mitral atresia or stenosis.HLHS has been

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A preliminary report on dental implant condition among dependent elderly based on the survey among Japanese dental practitioners

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to ascertain the situation relevant to implants, the status of oral self-care, the status of aftercare provided by the dentist who placed the implant, and the usage status of the implant card, in homebound or institutionalized older adults who are receiving home-visit dental care due to the inabil

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Agonistic and reproductive behaviors in males of red hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) x O. mossambicus (Peters, 1852) (Osteichthyes: Cichlidae)

The red hybrid tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) x O.mossambicus (Peters, 1852) is a fertile hybrid used in the semi-intensive level of fish culture in the Northeast of Brazil.It is a territorial cichlid and is highly aggressive towards conspecifics during the breeding season.The purpose of this study was to investigate and describe t

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