Fibrin Glue in Pulmonary Resection: A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Study
Background: In contrast to the rare large-airway bronchopleural fistulas after lung resection, peripheral or alveolar air leaks (AAL) are very common, often […]
The Effect of Glutamate Infusion on Cardiac Performance is Independent of Changes in Metabolism
In a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study, the effects of intravenous glutamate infusion on myocardial haemodynamics and metabolism were studied in 22 patients […]
The Hemobag: A New Device for Autologous Whole Blood Salvaging for Use With Any Extracorporeal Circuit
The Hemobag is a medical device developed by medical professionals with years of experience in cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery, to assist […]
FDA Clears First Device That Non-invasively Screens for Heart Disease
WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hypertension Diagnostics, Inc.’s (HDI) CVProfilor DO-2020 CardioVascular Profiling System, […]
Isolated Limb Perfusion: An Overview
Isolated limb perfusion is an uncommon practice sometimes employed by perfusionists on patients who suffer from localized malignant tumors. Most malignancies are […]
Clinical and Echocardiographic Characteristics of Patients With Left Atrial Thrombus and Sinus Rhythm
Background: Left atrial (LA) thrombus is infrequently detected in the presence of sinus rhythm (SR) and, in these cases, is usually associated […]
New Tolerogenic Protocol Helps Lung-transplant Patients Wean Off Immunosuppression
A new lung-transplant protocol that represents a major departure from the traditional triple-drug therapy approach is producing good early results, according to […]
Billing Mistakes Cost Medicare $11.6 billion, US says
Billing mistakes cost the U.S. Medicare program $11.6 billion in improper payments in fiscal 2003, the U.S. government reported on Friday. The […]
Mitral Valve Calcification Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Death
The presence of mitral annular calcification (MAC) independently predicts cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and all-cause mortality in a graded fashion, according to […]
Stem Cells Implicated in Myocyte Formation that Occurs with Cardiac Hypertrophy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Stem cells appear to be responsible for the myocyte formation that accompanies human cardiac hypertrophy, according to […]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Operation Does Not Increase Procoagulant and Fibrinolytic Activity
BACKGROUND: This study analyzes the effects on coagulation and fibrinolysis comparing off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) and on-pump CABG operations. METHODS: In […]
Reduction of Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction by Retrograde Coronary Sinus Perfusion During Off-Pump Coronary Surgery
OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the protective effects of retrograde coronary sinus perfusion to offset potential systolic and diastolic dysfunction (myocardial stunning) after temporary […]