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M L Slimane

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[Prognosis and treatment of chronic cor pulmonale].

We have report one hundred cases of chronic pulmonary heart observed between 1982 and 1991. Mean age was 63 years, 61% were men. COPD was the most frequent etiology of CP (84%) before restrictive (14%) and thromboembolic diseases (2%). Diuretics were used in all patients, nifedipine in 32% and digitalis in 16%. Eleven patients died during their first admission, and six died later. Only 31 patients are still regularly.

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[Annulo--aortic ectasia. Prognosis and treatment].

Nine cases of aneurysm of the ascending aorta responsible for aortic insufficiency were identified between 1975 and 1989. Seven of these fell within the context of Marfan's syndrome, while the other 2 were idiopathic. Aortic leak was found to be massive from the outset in 5 cases and progressively worsened in 2 other cases. Mean follow-up was 138 months. Five patients were treated surgically, with nil mortality. Three corrective procedures were used: aortic valve replacement only or in combination with an additional procedure concerning the aorta (3 cases), or composite graft using the Bentall technique as modified by Cabrol (2 cases). There were 2 late complications among the incomplete procedures (detachment of the valve graft, recurrence of aneurysm). The 4 patients who did not undergo surgery all died: twice of aortic dissection and as a result of myocardial dysfunction in the other 2 cases. These results confirm the potentially grave course of this condition and emphasise the usefulness of routine surgery. Mastery of surgical techniques now justifies the extension of the indications of prophylactic surgery to any aneurysm having reached 6 cm. The Bentall technique modified by Cabrol remains the treatment of choice.

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[Syphilitic aortic insufficiency. Apropos of a case].

The authors report a case of aortic insufficiency with aneurysm of the ascending aorta of syphilitic origin. The diagnosis was made only histologically in the presence of a syphilitic granuloma. This opportunity is taken to review the various aspects of cardiovascular syphilis.

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[Right arrhythmogenic ventricular dysplasia. A propos of 2 cases].

The authors report two new case histories of arrhythmogenic ventricular dysplasia. The disease was manifest as usual by recurrent ventricular tachycardia with apparent left lagging. Follow-up was 10 and 2 years. A review of the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches is provided based on this short personal series and on data from the literature.

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