Factor V Leiden Polymorphism Decreases Blood Loss After Cardiac Surgery
Blood loss is less and the need for transfusion is reduced following cardiac surgery among patients heterozygous for Factor V Leiden (FVL), […]
Fatty Acid Oxidation Gene Polymorphism Affects Left Ventricular Growth In Exercise And Hypertension
A polymorphism of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor a gene (PPARa) influences left ventricular growth in response to exercise and hypertension. “Left ventricular […]
Fever After CABG Linked to Cognitive Dysfunction
Cognitive dysfunction after CABG is a common occurrence. Now, Duke University Medical Center researchers have linked this phenomenon with the degree of […]
Fibrin Glue in Pulmonary Resection: A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Study
Background: In contrast to the rare large-airway bronchopleural fistulas after lung resection, peripheral or alveolar air leaks (AAL) are very common, often […]
Plasma Fibrinogen Levels Linked to Plaque Type in Angina Patients
High plasma fibrinogen levels appear to be associated with yellow plaque formation in certain patients with stable angina pectoris, according to Japanese […]
Folate Therapy After Coronary Stenting May Raise Restenosis Risk
Contrary to what has been shown in patients who undergo coronary angioplasty, the use of folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 after […]
Systemic Free Radical Activation is a Major Event Involved in Myocardial Oxidative Stress
BACKGROUND: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can induce deleterious effects that could be triggered in part by radical oxygen species; however, their involvement in […]
Systemic Free Radical Activation is a Major Event Involved in Myocardial Oxidative Stress
BACKGROUND: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can induce deleterious effects that could be triggered in part by radical oxygen species; however, their involvement in […]
Fresenius Medical Aquires the Extracorporeal Alliance
Everest Healthcare Services Corp., the parent company of The Extracorporeal Alliance, announced on Nov. 2, 2000 that it has signed a definitive […]
The Future of the Perfusion Profession
We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first successful use of cardiopulmonary bypass. It appears to many practicing clinical perfusionists that […]
Gender and Age Influence In-hospital Mortality After CABG
Young women are at a significantly higher risk of in-hospital death after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery than men, Emory University […]