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. […]
Preliminary Results of MRI Angiography Show Reliability in Detecting CAD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Stanford University researchers have developed a magnetic resonance coronary angiography (MRCA) technique that can quickly and accurately […]
Inhaled NO After Congenital Heart Surgery Reduces Risk of Pulmonary Hypertension
WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) – In infants undergoing surgery to correct congenital heart defects, the routine use of inhaled nitric oxide (NO) […]
Mortality Lower With Off-Pump Bypass in Patients With Atheromatous Aortic Disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For patients with coronary artery disease complicated by atheromatous aortic disease, the mortality is halved and neurologic […]
Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with and without Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Elderly
Objectives: Morbidity and mortality rates rise with increasing age in patients undergoing conventional redo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The aim of […]