Changes in Plasma Total and Ionized Magnesium Concentrations and Factors Affecting Magnesium Concentrations.
The purpose of this study was to measure blood total and ionized magnesium concentrations (ÄTMgÅ and ÄMg(2+)Å, respectively) and to investigate factors […]
Rates of Early Discharge Remain Low for Patients with Uncomplicated Acute Myocardial Infarction
The practice of early hospital discharge for patients with acute myocardial infarction who are at low-risk for additional adverse events varies significantly […]
Off-pump CABG Can Lower Hospital Mortality Rate
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) without cardiopulmonary bypass achieves lower hospital mortality rates than the conventional method that employs bypass, according to […]
Perfusion-Assisted Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Provides Early Reperfusion of Ischemic Myocardium
Background: Perfusion-assisted direct coronary artery bypass (PADCAB) was developed to initiate early reperfusion of grafted coronary artery segments during off-pump operations to […]
Prebypass Filtration of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits: An Outdated Technique?
Filtration of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) priming fluid before connection of the circuit to the patient was first accomplished by arterial line filtration. […]
Radial Artery Useful for CABG, Without Undue Effects on Hand Function
The radial artery may be used safely and effectively as a graft for coronary artery bypass surgery, and the procedure is associated […]
Rosiglitazone Appears to Reduce In-Stent Restenosis
The peroxisomal proliferator–activated receptor-gamma agonist rosiglitazone appears to reduce the risk of in-stent restenosis in atherosclerotic coronary arteries, a new study shows. […]
Summary of the Anti-Referral Stark Amendment (A Stark Remider to Physicians)
Sec. 1395nn. Limitation on certain physician referrals. (a) Prohibition of certain referrals. (1) In general. Except as provided in subsection (b) of […]
Sex-specific Differences In Coronary Artery Stenting
There are several sex-specific differences in baseline characteristics, clinical course and relative weight of prognostic factors in coronary artery stenting for women […]
Medicare to Expand Heart Pump Coverage
Proposed Medicare rules would add 30% to coverage for Thoratec Corp.’s heart-assist device. Thoratec said the proposed rules would reimburse the company’s […]