Coronary Surgery Without Cardiotomy Suction and Autotransfusion Reduces the Postoperative Systemic Inflammatory Response
Background: Cardiotomy suction and autotransfusion of mediastinal shed blood may contribute to the inflammatory response after cardiac surgery. We compared inflammatory activation, […]
Prenatal Diagnosis of Coarctation of the Aorta Improves Survival and Reduces Morbidity
Objective: To investigate whether antenatal diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta results in reduced mortality and improved preoperative haemodynamic stability compared with […]
Curis Begins Phase I Clinical Study With Vascugel in Coronary Artery Disease
Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS) today announced the initiation of a Phase I clinical trial in the U.S. with Vascugel, a cellular transplant […]
Use of a Mechanical Assist Device for Children with End-Stage Cardiomyopathy Lessens Mortality While on Heart Transplant
Mechanical assist devices for children with end-stage cardiomyopathy who are waiting for a heart transplant may minimise the number of deaths that […]
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 […]
Reuters Summit: Guidant Mulls No-frills Heart Device
Guidant Corp. said it is considering developing a low-end, no-frills implantable cardioverter defibrillator, a pager-like device that regulates irregular heart beats. ICDs […]
A Story About Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HES)
The month of August is for me a time of remembrance. My wife and I just celebrated our 26th anniversary. I am […]
Lower Immunity May Predispose Elderly to Cognitive Decline After CABG
The risk of cognitive decline following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass appears to be elevated among elderly individuals […]
Left Ventricular Structural Abnormalities Signal Cardiac Change In Hypertension
The earliest signs of cardiac involvement in hypertension are left ventricular structural abnormalities. Left ventricular diastolic function is only marginally affected, even […]
U.S. FDA Approves Miniature LVAD for Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it had granted a special exemption for a miniature heart device to keep […]
Medtronic Acquires TransVascular Inc.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Medtronic Inc., a medical device company, on Monday said it has bought TransVascular Inc., a small privately held […]