Drug-Eluting Stents Prove Successful in Small Coronary Vessel Revascularization
Sirolimus-eluting stents are proving to be successful in the revascularization of very small coronary arteries, where bare metal stents and bypass grafting […]
VE LVAS for End-Stage Heart Failure
Abstract The HeartMate Vented Electric Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is an implantable cardiac assist device for end-stage congestive heart failure. The […]
Variability of Plasma Aprotinin Concentrations in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
OBJECTIVES: Infants and children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass for repair of congenital heart defects are at substantial risk for excessive bleeding, contributing greatly […]
Weaning of Rotary Blood Pump Recipients After Myocardial Recovery: A Computer Study of Changes in Cardiac Energetics
BACKGROUND: Weaning of patients from mechanical cardiac support after myocardial recovery has always involved multiple, interacting factors, particularly the training of the […]
No Advantage In Repairing Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
NEW ORLEANS, LA – November 17, 2000 – Researchers reported here that major surgery to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) smaller than […]
Alpha-Linolenic Acid Benefit In Artery Disease Questioned
Research findings question the belief that intake of dietary alpha-linolenic acid has a protective effect in preventing coronary artery disease (CAD). Any […]
Hackers Run Wild and Free on AOL
Using a combination of trade tricks and clever programming, hackers have thoroughly compromised security at America Online, potentially exposing the personal information […]
Platelet Sensitivity to Aspirin Declines Over Time
Prolonged treatment with aspirin is associated with a progressive reduction in antiplatelet activity, physicians in Rome report. But the same is not […]
Preoperative Blocker Use and Mortality and Morbidity Following CABG Surgery in North America
Preoperative beta-blocker use is associated with a small but significant reduction in mortality following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, according to […]
Comparison of Pulsatile and Non-Pulsatile Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients With COPD
Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have an increased risk of mortality and morbidity after open-heart surgery. This is mostly due […]
UNT Health Science Center Licenses Cardiac Assist Device
Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center have developed a new tool for heart surgeons and cardiologists that potentially […]
The Cell Saver: A Valuable Adjunct In Total Joint Arthroplasty
High erythrocyte viability makes the Cell Saver a valuable adjunct in total joint arthroplasty. Erythrocytes can be salvaged from blood collected from […]