Results of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of the Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery in 143 Patients and Comparison of 30-Day Mortality to Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) is controversial.
Percutaneous Intervention on the Saphenous Vein Bypass Grafts-Long-Term Outcomes
The objective of the study was to compare the long-term outcomes of DES versus bare metal stent (BMS) in this population and to determine the predictors of outcomes.
International Variation in the Use of Blood Transfusion in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
The purpose of this study was to determine international patterns of blood transfusion in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Utility of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Growth Factors Bone in the Bone Defects
We present the results obtained with the use of platelet-rich plasma and a hydroxyapatite and bovine collagen graft in the management of bone defects.
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The Effect of Preprocessing Stored Red Blood Cells on Neonates Undergoing Corrective Cardiac Surgery
This study compared the effect of unprocessed and processed packed red blood cells (PRBCs) with the continuous autotransfusion system (CATS) during neonate heart surgery.
Early Experience and Results of Bone Graft Enriched With Autologous Platelet Gel for Recalcitrant Nonunions of Lower Extremity
The goal of this study was to assess the feasibility and outcome of surgical treatment in recalcitrant nonunions of a lower extremity with bone graft enriched with autologous platelet gel (APG).
Cerebral Air Emboli Differentially Alter Outcome After Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Rats Compared With Normal Circulation
This study was designed to investigate the effect of escalating volumes of CAE on survival and neurologic and histologic outcomes. In addition, the effect of xenon administration during CAE on these outcomes was determined.
The Effects of Hypothermic Versus Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Hepatic Blood Flow
To explore Trans-esophageal Echo (TEE) as a monitoring device for hepatic blood flow during cardiac surgery and to correlate between the hepatic venous blood flow measurements and the liver function tests during normothermic and hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass.
Reference values for Kaolin-Activated Thromboelastography in Healthy Children
In this study, we established reference values for kaolin-activated TEG in healthy children, to facilitate accurate interpretation of pediatric TEG results.
Feasibility Study of a Temporary Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device in Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this study is to evaluate a percutaneous left ventricular assist device (Tandem Heart pVAD; Cardiac Assist, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) in the postcardiotomy setting.
Myocardial Protection During Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using High-Dose Insulin Therapy
The aim of this study was to investigate whether high-dose insulin therapy has a myocardial protective effect by enhancing early metabolic recovery of the arrested heart during revascularization.