Improved Survival With Radial Artery Versus Vein Conduits in Coronary Bypass Surgery
Background Given its proven survival benefit, left internal thoracic artery to left anterior descending (LITA-LAD) grafting has become a fundamental part of […]
Mannitol and Dopamine in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Clinical Trial
In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study, we determined the effects of two commonly used adjuncts, mannitol and dopamine, on ß2-microglobulin (ß2M) […]
Improved Methods for Measurement of Gaseous Microbubbles During Extracorporeal Circulation
Abstract: The detection and quantification of gaseous microbubbles in the arterial line of the extracorporeal circuit (ECC) are very important aims for […]
Hospital Revascularization Rate Not an Important Factor in Outcome After AMI
Long-term outcome after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is influenced by whether a patient is cared for a teaching hospital, but not by […]
Cognitive Outcome After Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Context: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is associated with a decline in cognitive function, which has largely been attributed to the […]
Off-pump CABG More Cost Effective than Conventional Bypass Surgery
Avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) does not improve the clinical outcomes of low-risk patients, but it is more […]
High-risk Patients With Coronary Artery Disease May do Better With CABG Than PCI
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with better survival than percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease […]
Cytomedix, Inc. Receives Favorable Patent Ruling In U.S. District Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) — Cytomedix, Inc. (CYME:OTC.OB) today announced it has received a favorable ruling from United States […]
Outcome of Cardiac Surgery in Low Birth Weight and Premature Infants
Objective: Low birth weight or premature infants may require early surgical treatment of congenital cardiac lesions because of their poor clinical status. […]
Radiation Fails to Keep Arteries Flowing After Angioplasty
Zapping heart arteries with radiation fails to keep them flowing smoothly after angioplasty, a strategy many hoped would prevent the kind of […]
1998 Perfusion Benefits Survey
Introduction: The idea for this survey was generated out of my own frustration. Our own group of Perfusionists have been negotiating with […]
Stem Cells May Eliminate Need for Heart Transplant In Some Patients
Four out of a group of five seriously sick Brazilian heart-failure patients no longer needed a heart transplant after being treated with […]