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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2018; 10(6): 38-40
Published online Jun 26, 2018. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v10.i6.38
More to the picture of the psychological impact of endocarditis and thoracic aortic pathology
Meridith Ginesi, Michael S Firstenberg
Meridith Ginesi, Michael S Firstenberg, Department of Surgery, Summa Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH 44309, United States
Author contributions: Firstenberg MS coordinated the writing of the manuscript, reviewed and edited all revisions, and approved the final submission; Ginesi M designed the response and wrote the majority of the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Michael S Firstenberg, MD, Assistant Professor, Doctor, Department of Surgery, Summa Akron City Hospital, 75 Arch Street, Suite 407, Akron, OH 44309, United States. msfirst@gmail.com
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Received: February 24, 2018
Peer-review started: February 25, 2018
First decision: March 7, 2018
Revised: March 15, 2018
Accepted: April 1, 2018
Article in press: April 1, 2018
Published online: June 26, 2018
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Core Tip

Core tip: Dr. Bagnasco’s review emphasizes the importance of considering the psychologic implications of the diagnosis and therapies associated with thoracic aortic pathology and endocarditis.