Is the Female Gender an Independent Predictor of Adverse Outcome After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
Background The female gender is an independent predictor of adverse outcome after conventional coronary artery bypass grafting using cardiopulmonary bypass. The aim […]
CardioTech Announces Third CardioPass Patient and Start of Phase II Brazilian Clinical Trials
CardioTech International, Inc. (Amex: CTE, news) today announced that on October 13 a 76 year old hypertensive female was implanted with the […]
CO2 TMR Heart Laser Demonstrates Long-Term Angina Relief for Cardiac Patients
Cardiac patients who have received carbon dioxide (CO2) Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) using PLC Systems’ Heart Laser are experiencing excellent long-term clinical benefits. […]
Hyperventilation During CPR May Contribute to Poor Survival Rates
Excessive ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is likely to increase intrathoracic pressure and decrease coronary perfusion pressure, according to a new study. […]
An Introduction to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Introduction Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of partial cardiopulmonary bypass used for long-term support of respiratory and/or cardiac function. This […]
Systemic Free Radical Activation is a Major Event Involved in Myocardial Oxidative Stress
BACKGROUND: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can induce deleterious effects that could be triggered in part by radical oxygen species; however, their involvement in […]
No-Touch Harvesting Of Saphenous Veins May Improve Early Graft Patency Rates
Nitric oxide synthase is preserved when the saphenous vein is harvested using a no- touch technique. Consequently, improved nitric oxide availability may […]
Artificial Hemoglobin Could Become Blood Substitute
WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) – A genetically engineered version of hemoglobin may someday serve as the main ingredient in an artificial blood […]
Imaging Technique Predicts Success Of Bypass Surgery Or Angioplasty
CHICAGO, IL — November 16, 2000 — An advance in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) developed by researchers at Northwestern University Medical School […]
Jarvik 2000 an Effective Bridge to Transplant in Preliminary Study
The Jarvik 2000 Heart provides satisfactory cardiac support and improves quality of life in heart failure patients who are waiting for a […]
Implantation of the Jarvik 2000 Left Ventricular Assist Device Without the Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Abstract In this report, we describe successful implantation of a Jarvik 2000 left ventricular assist device (Jarvik Heart, Inc, New York, NY) […]
Neurological Events During Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support for Heart Failure
Background: Progression of heart failure can lead to cardiac transplantation, but when patients are ineligible, long-term mechanical circulatory support may improve survival. […]