Joe Bavaria, MD
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Professor of Surgery, Past President @STS_CTsurgery tweets are my own
Philadelphia, PA
Joined May 2019
Register today! Aortic Valve Repair needs to be in the armamentarium of every surgeon! Learn from the experts! @OuzounianMD @IHamamsy @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @jgrizzity @John_J_Kelly_MD @EmmanuelLansac @DelValSTS @TSRA_official @JEFFAortic
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We, as cardiac surgeons, NEED to learn to repair the aortic valve. Excited for the 5th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium in September! @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @STS_CTsurgery @TSRA_official @pennsurgery @OuzounianMD @IHamamsy @JasonHanMD Video: @John_J_Kelly_MD
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Great news from the #Covid_19 front. Admissions and hospital census down dramatically in greater Phila and most of the world. Let’s be #data driven. Need cardiac surgery resurgence now to decrease excess deaths. It’s time to treat cardiac disease!@STS_CTsurgery.
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Cover picture on the Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) Annual report. What can I say?The tape is a retro fashion statement! Thanks to all who have given and will give to the @CTSurgeryFdn the Charitable Arm of the @STS_CTsurgery Distributed a record $1.14 mil to 109 CT Surgeons.
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Truly honored to receive this award from @STS_CTsurgery. @grondin_md’s Presidency has been truly heroic in ferociously difficult times.
Congratulations to the #STS2022 Distinguished Service Awardees: Dr. @JosephDearaniMD (@MayoClinic) and Dr. Joseph @BavariaMd (@pennmedicine, @pennsurgery)! Thank you for your dedication to the specialty and Society.
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Excited to host the 5th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium in Philadelphia on 9/9-9/10/22! Save the date! @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @MunirBoodhwani @John_J_Kelly_MD
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Save the Date for the 6th North American #AVRS in Philly on 9/6-7 @NimeshDesaiMD @John_J_Kelly_MD @PrashanthVall12
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With Sookyeon Kim, owner of our local dry cleaner. PA Gov. Wolf delayed enforcement of order closing 'non-life-sustaining' businesses enabling her to open today. As I entered her store, I noticed that she was wearing an #N95 mask.
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Another successful program in the books! Special thanks to my #AVRS2019 co directors, @pennsurgery and #penncme teams for their outstanding efforts! Great to see so many colleagues and friends @sloaneguy @soreabg @ArnarGeirssonMD @AspiringCTS @DVervoort94 @OuzounianMD @IHamamsy.
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She is aware that I am a cardiac surgeon and immediately offered me a mask. I gratefully accepted because I don’t have one and I’m on call this weekend! Tragically, I had to get my first #N95 from my dry cleaner because #Hospitals don’t have enough of them!.
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Looking forward to seeing my colleagues in Philadelphia on September 9-10, 2022. Check out the agenda! @NimeshDesaiMD @OuzounianMD @PrashanthVall12 @JohnDKellyIVMD @JasonHanMD @modern_surgeon @TSRA_official @IHamamsy @IbrahimSultanMD @pennsurgery #aorta.
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Registration is open for the 4th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium! Hope to see my friends and colleagues in Philadelphia in September! #avrs #aorta #HeartSurgery @pennsurgery
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Have you heard? Check it out! @jasonHanMD @john_j_kelly_MD @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @STS_CTsurgery @TSRA_official @pennsurgery @ouzounianMD @IHamamsy
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@EACTS Session in Lisbon on Data integrity, clinical trials, and honest reporting of important trial results was provocative, scientific, contentious, passionate yet civil and full of robust discussion. Great job by @dompagano for organizing!.
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SAVE THE DATE! I along with my Course Co-Directors @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @munirboodhwani @John_J_Kelly_MD are excited to host the 5th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium on Sept 9-10 in Phila. Hope to see you there!@JasonHanMD.
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Just 5 weeks away from the 5th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium- have you registered yet?? @JasonHanMD @John_J_Kelly_MD @PrashanthVall12 @NimeshDesaiMD Trainee Scholarships available!
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Friends - it's <90 days until the Symposium - have you registered yet? Hope to see you in September! #aorta #Valve #AVRS #heartsurgery @pennsurgery
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Message from Drs. Joe Bavaria and Prashanth Vallabhajosyula - One month to go! -
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Congratulations on another fantastic program!.
#aortic pathology session esteemed faculty on day 1 #PhilaCVSummit @BavariaMd, Scott Goldman MD, Roberto Rodriguez MD and Basel Ramlawi MD @DavidACohen3 @mainlinehealth @PhysicianRVU
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Just 10 days until the 4th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium- will I see you there?
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Surgeons and Trainees - have you registered for the LIVE @DelValSTS program on 12/6 "High Fives and Humble Pie"? Secure your spot today! @John_J_Kelly_MD @JasonHanMD @BaselRamlawiMD @NimeshDesaiMD @AorticSurgeonMD @ChaseBrown_MD @mikeibrahimmd.
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@PrashanthVall12 @RolandAssiMD @YaleSurgery @YaleMed @YNHH @YaleCardiacSurg Outstanding! Congratulations. So proud of you @RolandAssiMD Great outcome. Wow. No AI. I think I need to learn from my student!Congrats to @PrashanthVall12 on your leadership position at Yale Aortic Surgery and to John E. for his incredible contribution to our field. Magnificent.
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Understanding trends in TAVI and surgical aortic valve replacement | Cardiovascular News
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Looking forward to seeing these talented young surgeons #scholarship winners in Philly #AVRS @avankampenMD @AlexBresciaMD @rpribeiroMD @JA_RobiMD @EdwardPercy5 @DaniellaWong07 @AshleyYJChoi
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Looking forward to seeing my surgeon colleagues in Sept! @KLawrenceMD @ChaseBrown_MD @JasonHanMD @AorticSurgeonMD.
Excited for the Fall DVSTS event featuring @JoeSabik and @PrashanthVall12 on Sept 14! CV Surgeons and trainees - register today! @BavariaMd @John_J_Kelly_MD @GianTorre610 @BaselRamlawiMD @heartlungdoc @TSRA_official.
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CV Surgeons and Trainees- it's not too late to register for the DVSTS Spring Event this Thurs 6/15! @JasonHanMD @GianTorre610 @BaselRamlawiMD @heartlungdoc @TSRA_official @John_J_Kelly_MD.
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@omendiz @mirvatalasnag @FaisalBakaeen @mmamas1973 @Drroxmehran @djc795 @ArieBlitzMD @ajaykirtane @Hragy @SABOURETCardio @torresviera @MBalghith @PCRonline @DrChuckSimonton @VijayKunadian @Ortega_Paz @gonzaeperez @lamelaspablo After considerable discussion and analysis, the ACC/STS operator and institutional document which helped inform the United States national coverage decision (NCD) re: payment for TAVR came to the clear decision that the #heartteam is critical for optimal results for TAVR.
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Registration is open for the 5th North American Aortic Valve Repair Symposium! Hope to see you there! @JasonHanMD @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @John_J_Kelly_MD.
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When I asked where she obtained the mask, she stated that her husband purchased them months ago after hearing of the epidemic in their native #SouthKorea. Sookyeon previously had thymectomy via sternotomy. (she granted permission to share).
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@sloaneguy @CTSurgeryFdn @STS_CTsurgery @IntuitiveSurg It will be beneficial for cardiac surgery if we are successful in establishing robotic mitral centers across the US and around the world. I speak for @CTSurgeryFdn when I say "thank you" to the TSF Robotic Committee chaired by @sloaneguy for all their hard work!.
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Join us in #Philadelphia next month for this important educational program! #aorticvalvedisease #aorticvalverepair #aorta #cardiotwitter.
Only 4 more days to apply for trainee scholarships for AVRS 2022! @BavariaMd @NimeshDesaiMD @STS_CTsurgery @TSRA_official @OuzounianMD @IHamamsy @jgrizzity @PrashanthVall12 @pennsurgery
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Hope to see my surgeon colleagues there!.
Cardiac Surgeons and Trainees - join us on Sept 14th for our fall event featuring @JoeSabik and @PrashanthVall12 details here: @John_J_Kelly_MD, @JasonHanMD @BavariaMd @GianTorre610 @BaselRamlawiMD @heartlungdoc @AorticSurgeonMD @TSRA_official.
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It’s going to be a great meeting! Register today!.
CT surgeons and trainees - have you secured your seat for the fall meeting featuring @JoeSabik and @PrashanthVall12 on 9/14? Details: @BaselRamlawiMD @RobRodriguezMD @heartlungdoc @AorticSurgeonMD @BavariaMd @TSRA_official @GianTorre610 @John_J_Kelly_MD.
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Last day to apply! Trainee Scholarships available! @John_J_Kelly_MD @TSRA_official @STS_CTsurgery @JasonHanMD @OuzounianMD @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @pennsurgery #aorta #aorticvalverepair.
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It’s going to be a great meeting! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!.
Surgeons and Trainees- join us for the winter event on February 21st! Full details: Hope to see you there! @John_J_Kelly_MD, @BavariaMd, @santiagoj316, @JasonHanMD, @TSRA_official.
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Don't miss out!.
DVSTS Winter '23 LIVE IN PERSON event is just a few days away! There's still time to register for "The Future Mitral Valve Surgeon" on March 9th. @John_J_Kelly_MD @JasonHanMD @TSRA_official @BavariaMd @BaselRamlawiMD @heartlungdoc @RobRodriguezMD #mitral.
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@VipinZamvar @RCSEd @TaviFeb @STS_CTsurgery @AATSHQ @ACCinTouch As the TVT Steering Committee Chair, It is a pleasure to present the latest STS/ACC TVT data on Real World TAVI outcomes in the U.S. The Registry captures every TAVI in the US by CMS mandate. >300,000 patients.
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@rafasadaba @EACTS Excellent EACTS AVRS course! Lots to learn; deep concepts discussed. For N. American Surgeons, remember to register for the 5th N. American AVRS on 9/9-9/10 in Philadelphia @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @John_J_Kelly_MD @JasonHanMD.
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Attending the North American #aorticvalve Repair Symposium next month in Philly? Call for Videos!! - @John_J_Kelly_MD @JasonHanMD @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @OuzounianMD
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@dompagano Domenico. The world is with you as we all tackle this terrible virus. I loved the scene in your post: Hope, Beauty, and Action all depicted in one video. I’m so proud of all our Physicians and Nurses. Worldwide.
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@STS_CTsurgery @leahbackhusmd @roberthiggins32 @JoeSabik @JosephDearaniMD @RuelMarc1 @STS_CTsurgery thinking about the future of our specialty nationally and internationally. Especially working hard for US STS members regarding advocacy for surgeons and access for our patients in light of impending reimbursement cuts proposed by Medicare. Championing CT surgery!.
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Looking forward to seeing everyone there!.
#CardiacSurgeons and #trainees in the #DelawareValley - have you registered for DVSTS' Spring Program on 6/15/23 yet? Details here: @John_J_Kelly_MD @TSRA_official @BavariaMd @GianTorre610 @BaselRamlawiMD @iyengaramit @santiagoj316 @NimeshDesaiMD.
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@VipinZamvar @RCSEd @TaviFeb @STS_CTsurgery @AATSHQ @ACCinTouch Most outcomes are improving over past 7 years however stroke and pacemaker after TAVI in the U.S. have not improved since the introduction of TAVI into the U.S. in 2011. Not good. A challenge for our community! We must improve for the benefit of our patients.
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@dompagano @pin0li @pomyers @rafasadaba @cardiobrief @CMO_England Thanks for these updates. The US needs to learn from the Italian data. We are not dissimilar. Rich parts of the world, democratic countries, and generally free. The only difference is that we have a few extra weeks than Italy did. All the respect to your physicians and nurses.
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Looking forward to it!.
The Winter program is less than 3 weeks away - Surgeons and Trainees - have you registered yet?@BavariaMd @John_J_Kelly_MD @JasonHanMD @RobRodriguezMD @GianTorre610 @rohanshad @TSRA_official @EdwardPercy5.
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@rafasadaba I generally do not transect; I try to work around the Innominate Vein. Like others have mentioned, it can be a major nuisance. If I do transect I try to reattach at the end with chest partially closed and will sometimes need a “slightly smaller” diameter Dacron interposition.
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@rafasadaba We learned in the old days you need a slightly smaller graft so that VELOCITY is a bit higher to keep from thrombosis.
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@TSRA_official @NimeshDesaiMD Hope to see everyone there!.
CV Surgeons and Trainees - join us on Thurs, June 15th for "The Surgeon's Swiss Army Knife: Practical Techniques for your back pocket" @John_J_Kelly_MD @BavariaMd @BaselRamlawiMD @GianTorre610 @heartlungdoc @.
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@chrisryanburke @PrashanthVall12 Thanks Chris. An important operation for #Valve and #Aortic #surgeons to learn well. Attention to reconstructive detail is critical for great outcomes. We need to continuously teach and also to examine our results with presentations at meetings like #STS.
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@NimeshDesaiMD @DavidCookeMD @CTSurgeryFdn The @CTSurgeryFdn- the Charitable arm of @STS_CTsurgery is dedicated to furthering #CTSurgery in multiple domains. Programs and Awards for Research, #education, #training, scholarships, CT Surgical outreach to lower income countries, and other worthy endeavors are available.
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@EACTS @JolandaKluin Congratulations to Jolanda Kluin on this important post within EACTS. An outstanding choice! @dompagano @RuggeroPaulis @STS_CTsurgery.
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@EZancanaroMD @JGrapsa @JACCJournals @STS_CTsurgery @Sticchi_Alex @PCRonline @AATSHQ @EACTS @AATSJournals Root operations (all types) = zero paravalvular AI, incredibly low gradients, ability to significantly upsize and easy TAVR VINV. Thanks to ACC and AATS.
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Congratulations to all! @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @John_J_Kelly_MD @JasonHanMD @TSRA_official.
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@dompagano @pin0li Like the sunset we see has already happened 10 minutes ago, we see our future in North America by studying the Italian data in a sophisticated manner. We need not rely on empiric models alone. We have some relevant history.
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@DrZeigler1 @DrAliAzizzadeh @keaglemd @AortaSurg I believe this is the result of a severe calcium metabolism issue. Possibly emanating from the combination of Renal dysfunction, Pulmonary dysfunction, some family history or genetics. Manifestations are osteopenia and calcified aorta. I’ve seen some of these.
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@DaniellaWong07 @UVA_TCV_Surgery @NimeshDesaiMD @PrashanthVall12 @John_J_Kelly_MD Looking forward to seeing you in Philadelphia next month @DaniellaWong07!.
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@chmikelson @mainlinehealth @DavidWienerMD @anjalivaidyaMD @jlkrasch @RobertHPass @DavidACohen3 @PhysicianRVU Happy to participate in this great regional program! Hope to see some of my #cardiologist and #cardiacsurgery colleagues there!.
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@avankampenMD @HeartValveOrg @AskDrMarc @MelnitchoukS It was great to see you at HVS Malaga! Congratulations on your award! I remember as a scholarship winner at AVRS 2022 in Philly.
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@DrZeigler1 @DrAliAzizzadeh Wow. Great case. The definition of Cathedral Arch. Absolutely “High Gothic”. Sainte-Chapelle worthy!! Not too unusual in RIGHT arches. I think the LV wire was a fine enabling technique. My experience: keep an eye for Retrograde Dissection as the conformation is significant.
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@avankampenMD We're looking forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!.
Can‘t wait! So grateful for my mentor‘s support and honored to be selected for this award that allows me to participate in this exciting symposium on all things aortic valve and root! @BavariaMd @John_J_Kelly_MD @NimeshDesaiMD @pennsurgery #aorticvalverepair
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@DrZeigler1 @DrAliAzizzadeh @keaglemd @AortaSurg If he’s quite young, then one will probably have to offer a definitive treatment realizing that there is a mortality risk with that route. Difficult decision. Need shared decision making here.
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@dompagano @pin0li Yes. The prediction models used so far in the US have been horrific. Wrong in multiple domains since early March. The overall Italian national and regional data is terrific.
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@dompagano @pin0li Philadelphia is exactly 20 days behind Emilia Romagna and Veneto. Philadelphia's relationship to the National epicenter (NYC) is exactly the same as ER and Veneto are to Lombardia. We can learn from these facts. Kudos to the Italian dataset!.
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@DrZeigler1 @DrAliAzizzadeh @keaglemd @AortaSurg That definitive procedure could be done sequentially but need to be prepared for concomitant procedures. If inflammatory, would be nice to calm that down a bit first. .
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@DrZeigler1 @DrAliAzizzadeh @keaglemd @AortaSurg There could also be a significant inflammatory component with sed rates, CRP, etc. treatment will probably require a more precise diagnosis but eventually will need (depending on severity): Proximal Aortic Repair (I would favor an Ascending plus Zone 2 Arch).
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@williamcfrankel @RepairValve @John_J_Kelly_MD @NimeshDesaiMD Go to and sign up for updates. Looking forward to seeing you in September in Philadelphia! #AVRS.
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@DrZeigler1 @DrAliAzizzadeh @keaglemd @AortaSurg However, if lungs are that bad may need to be done “With a Lung Transplant”. We’ve done the combination of Double Lung Transplant with Proximal Aortic surgery. May end up on Dialysis. Must address the CAD as well.
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@sloaneguy @CTSurgeryFdn @STS_CTsurgery @IntuitiveSurg Congratulations to all the successful applicants for the @CTSurgeryFdn Robotic grants. We at hope this initiative works to help each of you to develop your robotic mitral program.
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@RMSSAA @DelValSTS @John_J_Kelly_MD @JasonHanMD @TSRA_official @takebe_d @heartlungdoc It’s live -in person.
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