Current Results With Intraaortic Balloon Pumping in Infants and Children
Background::Intraaortic balloon pumping (IABP) is useful for support in patients with moderate left ventricular dysfunction. IABP is usually timed with the R […]
Improved Survival With Radial Artery Versus Vein Conduits in Coronary Bypass Surgery
Background Given its proven survival benefit, left internal thoracic artery to left anterior descending (LITA-LAD) grafting has become a fundamental part of […]
Mannitol and Dopamine in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Randomized Clinical Trial
In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study, we determined the effects of two commonly used adjuncts, mannitol and dopamine, on ß2-microglobulin (ß2M) […]
Solid and Gaseous Cerebral Microembolization During Off-Pump, On-Pump and Open Cardiac Surgery Procedures
BACKGROUND: Neurocognitive dysfunction remains a limitation of cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Intraoperative cerebral microembolization is believed to be one of the […]
Myocardial Infarction in Young Women Linked to Menstrual Cycle
WESTPORT, CT (Reuters Health) – During and immediately after menses, there appears to be an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction, according […]
Improved Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Beating-heart Techniques
Objective: Although improved outcomes for selected patients by elimination of cardiopulmonary bypass have been demonstrated, a benefit for all patients undergoing coronary […]
Off-pump Coronary Surgery: Effect on Early Mortality and Stroke
Background: Avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass in coronary artery bypass grafting is thought to reduce early mortality and morbidity. Methods: We used our prospective […]
Myocardial Metabolic Changes During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Study of 3 Cardioplegic Techniques
Background: Blood cardioplegia and terminal warm blood cardioplegic reperfusion (“hot shot”) reduce myocardial injury and improve metabolic recovery in hypoxic but not […]
Cytomedix, Inc. Receives Favorable Patent Ruling In U.S. District Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) — Cytomedix, Inc. (CYME:OTC.OB) today announced it has received a favorable ruling from United States […]
Medicare Update from the CMS: Autologous Blood-Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
Decision: CMS has determined that the evidence is adequate to conclude that autologous platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) in a platelet poor plasma […]
Poly-ADP-ribose Polymerase Inhibition Protects Against Myocardial and Endothelial Reperfusion Injury After CPB
Objective: Free radical production and related cytotoxicity during ischemia and reperfusion might lead to DNA strand breakage, which activates the nuclear enzyme […]