Cannulation of the Axillary Artery With a Side Graft Reduces Morbidity
Background: The axillary artery is our preferred arterial cannulation site when the ascending aorta cannot be cannulated. Previously, we cannulated the artery […]
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Induced Inflammation: Pathophysiology and Treatment. An Update
ABSTRACT Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces an acute phase reaction that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several postoperative […]
In-hospital CABG Mortality Has Improved Significantly in US Women
The outcome of coronary artery bypass grafting in women has improved markedly in the past 10 years, “despite a worsening case mix,” […]
What is Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, maintaining the circulation of blood and the oxygen content […]
Coronary Revascularization Procedures Underused in the UK
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are substantially underused in the UK, and this results in adverse […]
Is There Still a Place for Dopamine in the Modern ICU?
Introduction: For many years, dopamine was considered an essential drug in the intensive care unit (ICU) for its cardiovascular effects and, even […]
Folate Therapy After Coronary Stenting May Raise Restenosis Risk
Contrary to what has been shown in patients who undergo coronary angioplasty, the use of folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 after […]
CardioTech’s Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Implanted in Female Diabetic — Patient Alive and Graft Functioning Well
CardioTech International, Inc. (AMEX: CTE – News): CardioTech International announced today that a female diabetic 68 years of age is alive and […]
Electrocardiographic Evidence Of Myocardial Ischaemia During Hemodilution Probably Benign
The development of the higher heart rates during haemodilution may have contributed to the development of an imbalance between myocardial supply and […]
Wall Thickness No Predictor Of Cardiomyopathy Mortality Risk
Aggressive prophylactic therapy is not justified in patients with a risk of sudden death who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and a left-ventricular wall […]
Jarvik-2000 May be an Option for Long-term Treatment of Heart Failure
For patients with dilative or restrictive heart failure, the Jarvik-2000, a left-ventricular assist device, may become a valid option for long-term treatment, […]