De Geest H
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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Acta Clinica Belgica | 1992
Glazier Jj; Benit E; Vrolix Mc; Rocha P; De Geest H; Van de Werf F
Since its introduction in 1984, percutaneous transvenous mitral balloon valvuloplasty (PTMV) has emerged as an effective technique in the treatment of selected patients with severe mitral stenosis. The most important factors determining the haemodynamic and clinical outcome after PTMV are the anatomic and pathological features of the mitral valve apparatus. In patients with pliable, non-calcified valves, immediate success rates of well over 90% are achieved. Short-term follow-up studies of such patients after PTMV demonstrate a low rate of valve restenosis, with the vast majority of patients remaining much improved clinically. Less favourable immediate and short-term results are observed in patients who have non-pliable, calcified valves. Major acute complications of PTMV include thromboembolic events and the production of severe mitral regurgitation. It appears that, as a result of increased operator experience, better patient selection and refinements in the technique of PTMV, the rates of these acute complications are now very low. Follow-up studies will be needed to assess the long-term efficacy of the procedure. The first publications on this field are encouraging.
Acta Clinica Belgica | 1992
Marques K; Capelle L; De Geest H
Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis is the most prevalent endocarditis at autopsy. It is a clinically important cause of arterial embolisation. Often it is observed in association with malignancy (mainly gastrointestinal adenocarcinomata), severe infections and other fulminant acute disease processes. A deranged or damaged valvular surface and clotting disorders are important pathogenic factors. The valvular vegetations are pathologically characterized by a bland, fibrin-platelet thrombus; they usually affect the mitral and aortic valve. Neurologic events are the most common clinical manifestations, but any organ may be involved by emboli. The association of venous and arterial thromboses and pulmonary thromboembolism underscores the pathogenetic role of hypercoagulability in the development of nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis. The clinician must be a vigilant observer in order to make the antemortem diagnosis. If possible, the underlying process should be treated; anticoagulation therapy with heparin sometimes is helpful.
Acta Clinica Belgica | 1972
Van Mieghem W; Ector H; Claessens J; De Geest H
Two cases of acquired complete heart block in young adults, without apparent etiology, are presented. The anatomical and functional abnormalities are located probably distal to the bundle of Hiss in one patient, in the AV node and right bundle branch in the other. The time between occurrence of a first episode of complete heart and definite complete A-V block can be considerable. Treatment consists in implantation of a demand pacemaker.
European Heart Journal | 1986
Gillebert C; Van Hoof R; Van de Werf F; Jan Piessens; De Geest H
Acta Cardiologica | 1987
Yang Xs; Willems Jl; Pardaens J; De Geest H
Acta Cardiologica | 1973
Kesteloot H; Van Mieghem W; De Geest H
Acta Cardiologica | 1987
Marie-Christine Herregods; Jan Piessens; Vanhaecke J; Van de Werf F; Suy R; De Geest H
Acta Cardiologica | 1983
Beeuwsaert R; Denef B; De Geest H
Acta Cardiologica | 1990
Dereymaeker L; Van Parijs G; Bayart M; Willem Daenen; Lauwerijns J; De Geest H
Acta Cardiologica | 1986
Koentges D; Van de Werf F; Stalpaert J; Goddeeris P; De Geest H