Influence of Angiographic Collateral Circulation on Myocardial Perfusion
ABSTRACT:The functional role of various angiographic grades for coronary collaterals remains controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the influence […]
Globally, Reperfusion Therapy Underused After Myocardial Infarction
Nearly a third of patients who are eligible for reperfusion therapy following ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction do no receive treatment, according to a […]
Clinical and Angiographic Outcome of Coronary Surgery with and without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Background: Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery has emerged as an alternative technique to traditional onpump surgery. The aim of this randomized study […]
Midterm Angiographic Results of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Abstract: Background: As off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) has gained wide attention, the quality of surgical revascularization, which showed favorable initial […]
Chronic Pain Common After Cardiac Surgery
More than one in five patients report chronic pain after cardiac surgery, researchers announced here on April 21st at the 13th World […]
Platelet Gel Service Support Pack Released
PPAI Medical Inc. has recenetly released a PRP Support Pack for anyone interested in providing PRP services. This support pack is in […]
Pregnancy Results for Women with Congenital Heart Disease Better Than Anticipated
Women with congenital heart disease experience complications at rates that are lower than many experts may currently believe, suggests a study presented […]
Radial Artery Comparable to Internal Mammary Artery for Coronary Bypass
The flow-mediated dilation and endothelial function of a radial artery graft is similar to that of a pedicled left internal mammary artery […]
PTFE Monocusp Valve for RVOT Reconstruction
Patient Selection The surgical management of patients with tetralogy of Fallot and significant right ventricular outflow tract obstruction (RVOTO) remains controversial. For […]
Statin Use Appears to Enhance Coronary Collateral Formation
Collateralization of severely diseased coronary arteries is greater in patients on statin therapy than in those who are not, researchers report. As […]
STS: Stentless Valves Not Hemodynamically Superior To Stented Valves In Aortic Valve Replacement
Stentless valves do not produce hemodynamically superior results over those provided by the more traditional stented valves, according to results from a […]
Recent Advancements in the Management of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Article orginally published in March 1998 Theodore E. Warkentin,MD, FRCPC, FACP Guest EditorHamilton Health Sciences Corporation and McMaster UniversityHamilton, Ontario, Canada Thrombocytopenia […]