ALT - DOAJ

Elevated AST/ALT ratio is associated with all-cause mortality in patients with stable coronary artery disease: a secondary analysis based on a retrospective cohort study

"Abstract" is a movie that examines the relationship between the aspartate amino transferase / alanine aminotransferase ratio and all-cause mortality in stable coronary artery disease patients treated by percutaneous coronary intervention. ACM was present in 6 patients in the low group and 12 patients in the high group, with significant differences between the two groups. An elevated AST/ALT ratio was associated with increased ACM in stable ACD patients, according to the Kaplanu2013Meier study. An elevated AST/ALT ratio in stable ACD patients is therefore an independent prognostic factor for ACM.

Source link: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13355-2

The “Sombrero-Shape” Super-Thin Pedicled ALT Flap for Complete Scrotal Reconstruction Following Fournier's Gangrene

"We discuss the use of a ultra-thin pedicled ALT flap for complete scrotal reconstruction, which was modified according to a unique flap layout and inset procedure. " In the central portion of the ALT, a lateral skin paddle extension was used to ensure proper posterior stability during insetting and ptosis of the scrotal sac. The ALT flap style u201csombrerou201d revision in this article can boost scrotum cosmesis and patient satisfaction in a single-stage single-flap procedure. ".

Source link: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1748663

Assessment of Physicochemical and In Vivo Biological Properties of Polymeric Nanocapsules Based on Chitosan and Poly( N -vinyl pyrrolidone- alt -itaconic anhydride)

"Drug delivery is a critical field of nanomedicine, and its aim is to supply specific active chemicals to a precise site of action in order to achieve a desired pharmacological effect. Nanocapsules were produced by a process of interfacial condensation between chitosan and poly, a highly soluble copolymer capable of opening the anhydride ring under the influence of chitosan's amine groups. The morphology of the finished nanocapsules, their behaviour in aqueous solution of physiological pH, and their ability to encapsulate and release a model drug can be controlled by the synthesis process's parameters, such as the molar ratio between functional groups of polymers and the ratio of the phases in which the polymers are solubilized. ".

Source link: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14091811

Comparing the Time-Dependent Evolution of Microcirculation in Gracilis vs. ALT Flaps Using Laser-Doppler Flowmetry and Tissue-Spectrometry

"Postoperative free flap monitoring is considered a vital component of care after microsurgical reconstruction. " In a time span of 72 hours, microcirculation was determined in a series of 66 viable free flaps using continuous measurements of blood flow, hemoglobin oxygenation, and the absolute amount of hemoglobin. Both GM and ALT flaps had a statistically significant positive relationship between time post-anastomosis and microvascular flow, with r s = 0. 384 and r s = 0. 178, respectively. Both GM and ALT flaps had no significant positive or negative correlations between time post-anastomosis and SO 2 for r s = 0. 052 and r s = 0. 018, respectively. There were no significant positive or negative correlations between time post-anastomosis and SO 2 for both GM and ALT flaps with r s = 0. 052 and r s = 0. 052 and u22120. 018 "Time post-anastomosis and rHb was found for GM flaps with a r s= u22120. 140. ".

Source link: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11092425

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