PurposeCases of pump dysfunction due to outflow graft (OG) anastomosis obstruction related serous fluid accumulation have been reported but the rate occlusion and actual frequency asymptomatic OG diminution is not known.MethodsThis was a multicenter retrospective analysis patients on HeartMate II (HMII) or 3 (HM3) support surviving at least 180 days with one chest computed tomography (CT) scan ...

In this paper, we discuss the Extended Self Hypothesis proposed by Andy Clark and David Chalmers, address objection that extended self lacks stability continuity needed to be considered identical over time. We try show such an is untenable. also view according which another type of self, i.e., narrative can seen as extended, argue not threatened its extension beyond boundaries person’s body. He...