Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Attenuates Brain Metabolic Deficit in Aortic Arch Surgery
SACP attenuates the metabolic changes seen after HCA. Further studies are required to assess optimal perfusion conditions and clinical outcome.
Perfusionist Code of Ethics
The purpose of a code of ethics is to acknowledge a profession's acceptance of the responsibility and trust conferred upon it by society and to recognize the internal obligations inherent in that trust. The following paragraphs delineate the standards governing the conduct of members in their professional interactions with patients, colleagues, other health professionals and the general public.
Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Cardiac Surgical Patients: Implications for Platelet Function monitoring and Postoperative Bleeding
The use of clopidogrel (Plavix), an inhibitor of adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced platelet aggregation, has been proven to reduce ischemic events in cardiovascular […]
Emory Univ. Hospital (Ga.): Warns patients of possible CJD exposure
Atlanta-based Emory University Hospital yesterday began informing some patients that they may have been exposed to a mad cow-like disease called Creutzfeldt-Jakob […]
Coronary Artery Bypass with the Use of a Magnetic Distal Anastomotic Device: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Experience
The MVP system is a novel distal coronary anastomotic device that is quick, simple, and effective, producing consistently reliable coronary anastomoses in a wide variety of coronary bypass procedures.
Medicare to Cover More Implanted Heart Devices
The U.S. government on Tuesday proposed expanding Medicare coverage for costly, potentially life-saving implanted heart devices, a decision expected to benefit makers Guidant Corp., Medtronic Inc. and St. Jude Medical Inc.
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.
Effect of Aging and Physical Activity on Left Ventricular Compliance
A sedentary lifestyle during healthy aging is associated with decreased left ventricular compliance, leading to diminished diastolic performance. Prolonged, sustained endurance training preserves ventricular compliance with aging and may help to prevent heart failure in the elderly.
Role of Coronary Collaterals in Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery
Collaterals protect against perioperative myocardial infarction during off-pump surgery but not during on-pump surgery and are associated with a better 1-year event-free survival.
Medical Costs and Quality of Life 10 to 12 Years After Randomization to Angioplasty or Bypass Surgery for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
Early differences between CABG and PTCA in costs and quality of life were no longer significant at 10 to 12 years of follow-up. CABG was cost-effective as compared with PTCA for multivessel disease.