Effect of Platelet Concentration in Platelet-Rich Plasma on Peri-Implant Bone Regeneration
This study analyzed the effect of the platelet count in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on bone regeneration in vivo. Twenty male New Zealand […]
Majority of Coronary Heart Disease Patients Have At Least 1 of 4 Major Risk Factors
At least 1 of the 4 major risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) – hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking – is […]
Cardioprotective Effects and the Mechanisms of Terminal Warm Blood Cardioplegia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Background: Terminal warm blood cardioplegia has been shown to enhance myocardial protection in adult patients. However, the cardioprotective effects and the mechanisms […]
Study Shows CYPHER Sirolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Yields Strong Results Without Pre-dilatation
The CYPHER™ Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent yields the same strong patient outcomes with or without balloon pre-dilatation, according to results of the DIRECT […]
Market Factors May Influence Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Timing
Use of early coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction is influenced by state, hospital and payer characteristics, however, timing of […]
Higher Digoxin Levels Associated With Increased Mortality In Men With Heart Failure/Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Higher serum digoxin concentrations (SDCs) have been associated with increased mortality in men with heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction, research from […]
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 […]
The Effect of Glutamate Infusion on Cardiac Performance is Independent of Changes in Metabolism
In a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study, the effects of intravenous glutamate infusion on myocardial haemodynamics and metabolism were studied in 22 patients […]
The Hemobag: A New Device for Autologous Whole Blood Salvaging for Use With Any Extracorporeal Circuit
The Hemobag is a medical device developed by medical professionals with years of experience in cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery, to assist […]
FDA Clears First Device That Non-invasively Screens for Heart Disease
WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc.’s (HDI) CVProfilor DO-2020 CardioVascular Profiling System, […]
Isolated Limb Perfusion: An Overview
Isolated limb perfusion is an uncommon practice sometimes employed by perfusionists on patients who suffer from localized malignant tumors. Most malignancies are […]