Natural history and predictors of outcome in patients with concomitant functional mitral regurgitation at the time of aortic valve replacement
Background— Concomitant functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) in patients undergoing
aortic valve replacement (AVR) is frequently not corrected because it may improve after AVR; …
aortic valve replacement (AVR) is frequently not corrected because it may improve after AVR; …
Long-term outcomes after valve replacement for low-gradient aortic stenosis: impact of prosthesis-patient mismatch
Background— The long-term outcomes of patients with low-gradient aortic stenosis (LGAS)
after aortic valve replacement (AVR) are poorly defined. The purpose of this study was to …
after aortic valve replacement (AVR) are poorly defined. The purpose of this study was to …
Tissue-Engineered Injectable Collagen-Based Matrices for Improved Cell Delivery and Vascularization of Ischemic Tissue Using CD133+ Progenitors Expanded …
EJ Suuronen, JP Veinot, S Wong, V Kapila, J Price… - Circulation, 2006 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— The use of stem and/or progenitor cells to achieve potent vasculogenesis in
humans has been hindered by low cell numbers, implant capacity, and survival. This study …
humans has been hindered by low cell numbers, implant capacity, and survival. This study …
[HTML][HTML] A Canadian multicenter experience describing outcomes after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair stent graft explantation
…, M Lee, M Nutley, R Gowing, V Kapila - Journal of Vascular …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Most studies describing the outcomes after endovascular abdominal aortic
aneurysm repair (EVAR) explantation have been from single, high-volume, centers. We …
aneurysm repair (EVAR) explantation have been from single, high-volume, centers. We …
[HTML][HTML] Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms in Canada: 2020 review and position statement of the Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery
V Kapila, P Jetty, D Wooster, V Vucemilo… - Canadian Journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) remain a major risk to patients, despite level 1 evidence
for screening to prevent rupture events and decrease mortality. In 2007, the Canadian …
for screening to prevent rupture events and decrease mortality. In 2007, the Canadian …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative effects of mesenchymal progenitor cells, endothelial progenitor cells, or their combination on myocardial infarct regeneration and cardiac …
…, J Price, JP Veinot, K Ascah, V Kapila… - The Journal of thoracic …, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: Recent evidence suggests that the effects of mesenchymal progenitor cell
transplantation into the infarcted myocardium might be mediated by local paracrine angiogenesis…
transplantation into the infarcted myocardium might be mediated by local paracrine angiogenesis…
[HTML][HTML] Effects of off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting on function and viability of circulating endothelial progenitor cells
M Ruel, EJ Suuronen, J Song, V Kapila… - The Journal of thoracic …, 2005 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting may result in fewer myocardial and
vascular complications than on-pump. Although differences in aortic manipulations likely play …
vascular complications than on-pump. Although differences in aortic manipulations likely play …
[HTML][HTML] Feasibility of patchless proximal profundoplasty and common femoral endarterectomy
WH Leonard, V Kapila - Canadian Journal of Surgery, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Typical repair of common femoral artery (CFA) occlusive disease involves
surgical endarterectomy followed by patch closure; however, prosthetic materials may become …
surgical endarterectomy followed by patch closure; however, prosthetic materials may become …
Nitric oxide and the angiogenic response: can we improve the results of therapeutic angiogenesis?
V Kapila, FW Sellke, EJ Suuronen… - Expert Opinion on …, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Therapeutic angiogenesis has yielded promising results in animal models, including the
demonstration of newly created blood vessels, increased perfusion and functional benefits. On …
demonstration of newly created blood vessels, increased perfusion and functional benefits. On …
[HTML][HTML] Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy: evidence, uncertainty and patient decision-making
FM Habal, V Kapila - Canadian journal of gastroenterology, 2009 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often affects women during their child-bearing years.
Management of a pregnant IBD patient, or a patient contemplating pregnancy, poses unique …
Management of a pregnant IBD patient, or a patient contemplating pregnancy, poses unique …
