Study Finds Link Between Surgery and Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Building on earlier research that showed a decline in mental function among patients who underwent heart surgery, a recent study conducted by […]
Heart Rate Recovery and Impact of Myocardial Revascularization on Long-Term Mortality
In patients with imaging evidence of myocardial ischemia, an abnormal HRR is associated with a nonsignificant trend toward blunting the survival improvement associated with early revascularization. HRR does not appear to identify patients likely to have a survival benefit.
Balanced Regulation of mRNA Production for Fas and Fas Ligand in Lymphocytes From Centenarians. How the Immune System Starts Its Second Century
Lymphocytes from centenarians are able to balance the production of proapoptotic (mFas and FasL) and antiapoptotic (sFas) molecules, whose proportions are likely crucial for the well-preserved immune functionality at the extreme limits of human life.
Late Occlusion of Drug-Eluting Stents Seen After Antiplatelet Therapy Halted
Even a year after placement of drug-eluting coronary stents, in-stent thrombosis may develop if antiplatelet therapy is discontinued, according to a research letter in the October 23rd issue of The Lancet.
Late Occlusion of Drug-Eluting Stents Seen After Antiplatelet Therapy Halted
Even a year after placement of drug-eluting coronary stents, in-stent thrombosis may develop if antiplatelet therapy is discontinued, according to a research letter in the October 23rd issue of The Lancet.
A Method for Identifying Mechanisms of Neurologic Injury from Cardiac Surgery
We developed and successfully implemented a method for detailed real-time associations between processes of clinical care and precursors of neurologic injury.
Late Occlusion of Drug-Eluting Stents Seen After Antiplatelet Therapy Halted
Even a year after placement of drug-eluting coronary stents, in-stent thrombosis may develop if antiplatelet therapy is discontinued, according to a research letter in the October 23rd issue of The Lancet.
Mild Hypothermia During Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation Increases Conscious Survival in Dogs
Mild or moderate hypothermia during prolonged CPCR in dogs preserves viability of extracerebral organs and improves outcome.
Blood Damage Related to Cardiopulmonary Bypass: In Vivo and In Vitro Comparison of Two Different Centrifugal Pumps
Because the Revolution centrifugal pump, which was recently designed and distributed, produced results comparable with those obtained with the BioPump, it should be considered as safe as the Bio-Pump to perform clinical CPB.
The Effects of Argatroban on Thrombin Generation and Hemostatic Activation In Vitro
Argatroban can effectively reduce thrombin generation and prolong activated clotting in vitro.
The Impact of Isoflurane During Simulated Ischemia/Reoxygenation on Intracellular Calcium, Contractile Function, and Arrhythmia in Ventricular Myocytes
Isoflurane, a volatile anesthetic, administered during ischemia/reoxygenation, aggravated functional impairment in heart muscle cells.
A Novel Thrombelastograph® Tissue Factor/Kaolin Assay of Activated Clotting Times for Monitoring Heparin Anticoagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
This study evaluates the thrombelastograph as a new assay of blood clotting times; it is activated by the addition of tissue clotting factor and kaolin and used to monitor heparin anticoagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass.