Laser Technique Improves Quality Of Life In Severe Angina
An invasive surgical technique using lasers can improve the quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease in whom bypass surgery […]
Lung Perfusion with Oxygenated Blood During Aortic Clamping Prevents Lung Injury
Introduction: To evaluate the protective effect of continuous pulmonary perfusion with oxygenated blood during aortic crossclamping, 12 mixed-breed piglets (7–12 kg) were […]
Importance of Blood Pressure Regulation in Maintaining Adequate Tissue Perfusion
Abstract: Patients undergoing surgery with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB)have an incidence of end-organ dysfunction, caused by embolization, regional hypoperfusion, or some […]
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 […]
PercuSurge’s GuardWire Distal Protection System Backed by FDA
The Circulatory Devices Advisory Committee to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday recommended 510(k) clearance of PercuSurge’s GuardWire Plus […]
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor: An Online Review
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Contents: Overview Structural Information Binding Proteins Receptors Biological Activity References Overview Historically, it has been a goal of tissue […]
COPD Patients May Ultimately Benefit from CABG
Results of a longitudinal study suggest that certain patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may eventually benefit from coronary artery bypass […]
Right Ventricular Dysfunction Predicts Heart Failure And Mortality After Myocardial Infarction
Right ventricular function is an independent predictor of mortality and heart failure in patients with left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction. Previous […]
Thoracic Aortic Dissection is Associated With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Patients with thoracic aortic dissection exhibit a high apnea-hypopnea index, according to study results published in the December 15th issue of the […]