Novel Approach of Treating Perioperative and Postoperative Shed Blood: The Use of the CardioPat (Video)

Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting Reverses the Negative Influence of Gender on Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery

When liberally applied, BIMA grafting ameliorates both the increased perioperative mortality in female patients and the reduced long-term survival of male patients.

Effects of Extreme Hemodilution during Cardiac Surgery on Cognitive Function in the Elderly

Because there is uncertainty regarding the impact of hemodilution on perioperative organ function, the authors hypothesized that extreme hemodilution during cardiac surgery would increase the frequency and severity of postoperative neurocognitive deficits.