Anticoagulation and Thrombin Inhibition in Cardiac Surgery: Blood Management Perspective (EP Video)

Acute Kidney Injury and Death Associated With Renin Angiotensin System Blockade in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies

In retrospective studies, preoperative use of RAS blockers was associated with increased odds of postoperative AKI and mortality in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.

Reperfusion-Induced Tachyarrhythmias Resolve With Intracoronary Verapamil

Results of a study conducted in Japan confirm that the intracoronary use of verapamil can safely and immediately terminate reperfusion-induced ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VT) with no evidence for resumption of arrhythmias after treatment.

Coronary Artery Calcification and Family History of Premature Coronary Heart Disease: Sibling History Is More Strongly Associated Than Parental History

Our study demonstrates a highly significant association between FH of premature CHD and the presence and extent of CAC.