Microwave imaging of high-contrast objects

Imaging microwave reconstruction dielectric contrast regularization iterative multiport cavity measurement

Kristallografische Textur und kontinuumsmechanische Modellbildung

Continuum Mechanics, Crystallographic Texture, Homogenization

Cardiac Sympathetic Hyperactivity after Chemotherapy: Early Sign of Cardiotoxicity?

Background:Chemotherapy with anthracyclines and trastuzumab can cause cardiotoxicity. Alteration of cardiac adrenergic function assessed by metaiodobenzylguanidine labeled with iodine-123 (123I-mIBG) seems to precede the drop in left ventricular ejection fraction.Objective:To evaluate and to compare the presence of cardiovascular abnormalities among patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy with anthracyclines and trastuzumab, and only with anthracycline.Methods:Patients with breast cancer were analyzed clinical, laboratory, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic and cardiac sympathetic activity. In scintigraphic images, the ratio of 123I-mIBG uptake between the heart and mediastinum, and the washout rate were calculated. The variables were compared between patients who received anthracyclines and trastuzumab (Group 1) and only anthracyclines (Group 2).Results:Twenty patients, with mean age 57 ± 14 years, were studied. The mean left ventricular ejection fraction by echocardiography was 67.8 ± 4.0%. Mean washout rate was 28.39 ± 9.23% and the ratio of 123I-mIBG uptake between the heart and mediastinum was 2.07 ± 0.28. Of the patients, 82% showed an increased in washout rate, and the ratio of 123I-mIBG uptake between the heart and mediastinum decreased in 25%. Concerning the groups, the mean washout rate of Group 1 was 32.68 ± 9.30% and of Group 2 was 24.56 ± 7.72% (p = 0,06). The ratio of 123I-mIBG uptake between the heart and mediastinum was normal in all patients in Group 2, however, the Group 1, showed 50% the ratio of 123I-mIBG uptake between the heart and mediastinum ≤ 1.8 (p = 0.02).Conclusion:In women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, assessment of cardiac sympathetic activity with 123I-mIBG appears to be an early marker of cardiotoxicity. The combination of chemotherapy showed higher risk of cardiac adrenergic hyperactivity.

Simultaneous recording of EEG and fMRI : new approach to remove gradient and ballistocardiogram EEG-artifacts

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Naturwiss., Diss., 2009

Effect of Nebivolol on MIBG Parameters and Exercise in Heart Failure with Normal Ejection Fraction

Abstract Background: More than 50% of the patients with heart failure have normal ejection fraction (HFNEF). Iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (123I-MIBG) scintigraphy and cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) are prognostic markers in HFNEF. Nebivolol is a beta-blocker with vasodilating properties. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of nebivolol therapy on CPET and123I-MIBG scintigraphic parameters in patients with HFNEF. Methods: Twenty-five patients underwent 123I-MIBG scintigraphy to determine the washout rate and early and late heart-to-mediastinum ratios. During the CPET, we analyzed the systolic blood pressure (SBP) response, heart rate (HR) during effort and recovery (HRR), and oxygen uptake (VO2). After the initial evaluation, we divided our cohort into control and intervention groups. We then started nebivolol and repeated the tests after 3 months. Results: After treatment, the intervention group showed improvement in rest SBP (149 mmHg [143.5-171 mmHg] versus 135 mmHg [125-151 mmHg, p = 0.016]), rest HR (78 bpm [65.5-84 bpm] versus 64.5 bpm [57.5-75.5 bpm, p = 0.028]), peak SBP (235 mmHg [216.5-249 mmHg] versus 198 mmHg [191-220.5 mmHg], p = 0.001), peak HR (124.5 bpm [115-142 bpm] versus 115 bpm [103.7-124 bpm], p= 0.043), HRR on the 1st minute (6.5 bpm [4.75-12.75 bpm] versus 14.5 bpm [6.7-22 bpm], p = 0.025) and HRR on the 2nd minute (15.5 bpm [13-21.75 bpm] versus 23.5 bpm [16-31.7 bpm], p = 0.005), but no change in peak VO2 and 123I-MIBG scintigraphic parameters. Conclusion: Despite a better control in SBP, HR during rest and exercise, and improvement in HRR, nebivolol failed to show a positive effect on peak VO2 and 123I-MIBG scintigraphic parameters. The lack of effect on adrenergic activity may be the cause of the lack of effect on functional capacity.

Kinder und Politik Interessensvertretungen von Kindern, eine Chance auf politische Beteiligung im kommunalen Raum

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Entwicklung und Charakterisierung eines Membrankultursystems zur Darstellung der intestinalen Barriere in vitro

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Naturwiss., Diss., 2012

Basel III und die Konsequenzen für die Kreditvergabe und die Kapitalkosten von Unternehmen

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Computational methods for model reduction of large-scale sparse structured descriptor systems

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Mathematik, Diss., 2015

Rolle kardialer Biomarker in Ruhe und unter Belastung in der Diagnostik der stabilen koronaren Herzerkrankung

Magdeburg, Univ., Med. Fak., Diss., 2015

Nutrição mineral de Andropogon gayanus Kunth var. bisquomulatus (Hochst) Hack: IV. produção de matéria seca, concentração de nutrientes e coeficiente de digestibilidade

De uma área adubada e plantada, situada em uma terra roxa estruturada, amostras de Andropogon gayanus bisquamulatus foram coletadas em intervalos de 20 dias após a germinação, até aos 140 dias de idade e secas à 80°C. No material seco foi determinado o coeficiente de digestibilidade aparente in vivo empregando-se a técnica do "saco de nylon". Na época de produção máxima de matéria seca, aos 80 dias, foi determinada a concentração de macro e micronutrientes. Observou-se que o coeficiente de digestibilidade da matéria seca diminuiu com o aumento da idade das folhas. Aos 80 dias, época de maxima produção de matéria seca. O coeficiente de digestibilidade para as folhas foi 71,21% e para caules 66,47%. Aos 80 dias de idade, as folhas e caules apresentavam as seguintes concentrações: N% 1,36 a 0,79; P% 0,12 a 0,11; K% 1,79 a 2,41; Ca% 0,27 a 20,7; Mg% 0,16 a 0,16; S%0,07 a 0,06; B ppm 11,75 a 11,0; Cu ppm 4,75 a 3,75; Fe ppm 236,75 a 341,75; Mn ppm 74,50 a 94,00 e Zn ppm 22,25 a 21,00.

Interneuron function in pathological memory processes : relevance for posttraumatic stress disorder

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Fakultät für Naturwissenschaften, Univ., Dissertation, 2015

Spatio-temporal pattern formation in microemulsions under different physical and chemical conditions

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Fakultät für Naturwissenschaften, Dissertation, 2016

Nutrição mineral de hortaliças LXXIV: marcha de absorção de nutrientes pela cultura do rabanete

De uma plantação situada em um Latossolo Vermelho Escuro Orto, série "Luiz de Queiroz" de alta fertilidade natural, amostras de plantas foram coletadas aos 12, 24, 36 e 48 dias após a germinação. Determinou-se o peso da matéria secadas plantas divididas em parte aerea e raiz. As concentrações de N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn e Zn foram determinadas no material coletado. Os autores verificaram que a produção de matéria seca é continua até ao final do ciclo. As concentrações dos nutrientes é elevada tanto em parte aerea como na raiz. Uma população teórica de 1.250.000 plantas/ha extraem aos 48 dias de idade: N - 276 kg; P - 38,7 kg; K -574,6 kg; Ca - 105,1 kg; Mg - 45,8 kg; Cu - 23,4 g; Fe - 3195 g; Mn - 366,8 g e Zn - 341,9 g.

Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard College.

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