Bypass Surgery More Cost Effective Than Coronary Angioplasty
Bypass surgery offers better outcomes at a lower cost than angioplasty with stenting for patients with multivessel coronary artery disease, according to […]
Cardiac Sarcoma Originating From the Tricuspid Valve
Abstract: Primary cardiac sarcomas are uncommon. We report an unusual presentation of a cardiac sarcoma that originated from the posterior leaflet of […]
Comparative Analysis of the Benefits of Autotransfusion of Blood by a Shed Blood Collector After Total Knee Replacement
INTRODUCTION. Joint replacement is associated with massive blood loss. Various techniques have been used to avoid the use of allogeneic blood. One […]
Continuous Antegrade Blood Cardioplegia: Cold vs. Tepid
Background: Continuous antegrade blood cardioplegia (CABCP) is used at different temperatures. We investigated the consequences of CABCP at 6 °C (COLD) vs. […]
Valve Regurgitation Often Improves After Dexfenfluramine Discontinuation
Valve regurgitation as a result of fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine treatment often improves after patients discontinue therapy, according to results of two recent […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel Promotes Differentiation and Regeneration During Equine Wound Healing
Nonhealing wounds of the lower equine limb represent a challenging model. The platelet is a natural source of a myriad of growth […]
DeCODE and Roche Plan Gene Test for Heart Attack Risk
LONDON (Reuters) – Iceland’s deCODE genetics Inc and Swiss group Roche Holding AG said on Friday they planned to develop a DNA-based […]
Cardiac-Allograft Vasculopathy Is Significantly Lower Among Heart Transplant Patients Treated with Everolimus
The severity and incidence of cardiac-allograft vasculopathy was significantly lower among first heart transplant patients treated with everolimus compared with those treated […]
Inside the New Medical Privacy Law
What your doctor can and can not reveal about your medical records to insurance companies Who hasn’t experienced that sinking feeling during […]
Correlation Between Inflammatory Response and Markers of Neuronal Damage in Coronary Revascularization With and Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may reduce the inflammatory response and the neuronal damage associated with conventional CABG on cardiopulmonary bypass.
The Effect of Zero-Balanced Ultrafiltration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on S100b Release and Cognitive Function
Zero-balanced ultrafiltration (ZBUF) might reduce the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) by removing inflammatory mediators.