HbA1c in pulmonary arterial hypertension: a marker of prognostic relevance?
In patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, the HbA1c level at time of diagnosis is an independent predictor of long-term prognosis.
The tested materials showed sufficient puncture strength for orbital floor reconstruction in mint condition. Moreover, after artificial aging, the Creos and BioGide membranes showed sufficient resistance, while Smartbrane showed equivocal data after eight weeks. Therefore, collagen membranes have adequate properties for further in vivo investigations for orbital floor reconstructions.