BACKGROUND Permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of dysrhythmia associated with atrial septal defects (ASDs) in patients older than 40 years. However, little is known about cardiac remodeling after transcatheter closure in patients with permanent AF. This study was designed to compare cardiac events and remodeling effects after transcatheter closure in such patients. METH...

This report describes the extraction of a geminated maxillary right permanent central incisor in an 8-year-old white female followed by the autogenous transplantation of a maxillary left supernumerary incisor. A 2-year clinical and radiographic followup revealed no pathologic findings and confirmed continued root development and pulp vitality in the transplanted tooth. This report documents he ...

A patient with end stage heart failure underwent permanent implantation of a Novacor left ventricular assist system. Progressive right ventricular dysfunction developed during the first two postoperative weeks. Temporary and subsequently permanent atrioventricular pacing to correct first degree heart block improved the performance of the device, with sustained resolution of his right ventricula...

Background Avulsion of the permanent teeth is one of the most serious oral health problems among active children and adolescents. Traumatized patients require immediate and correct treatment in order to restore damaged structures and function that have major impact on daily patient's life. As a result, proper guidelines and fast treatment methods are necessary. This case report discusses treatm...

Right-sided infective endocarditis is not as common left-sided endocarditis. The clinical signs and symptoms of right-sided are subtle, making detection more complex easily leads to misdiagnosis. We present a case mild haemoptysis presentation but was initially misdiagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis, which led delay in treatment. patient had multiple visits the health facilities (private clinic, g...

awareness of hyperdontia pattern/prevalence can be useful in early diagnosis and prevention by general practitioners, pediatric dentists, and orthodontists. since the previous results regarding the pattern of hyperdontia (supernumerary teeth) are controversial, this study aimed to assess this subject among iranian orthodontic patients.all approved panoramic radiographs of 3374 orthodontic patie...

Agenesis of permanent canines is a rare condition and that of both maxillary and mandibular permanent canines is extremely rare. Reports of such cases are very scarce in the literature. It may occur either isolated or in association with other dental anomalies. This paper reports an unusual case of agenesis of both the maxillary permanent canines and mandibular right permanent canine occurring ...