Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Superior in Some Post–Coronary Bypass Graft Patients
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may be preferable to repeat coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) for many CABG patients. This is the conclusion […]
The Rewarming Rate and Increased Peak Temperature Alter Neurocognitive Outcome After Cardiac Surgery
Neurocognitive dysfunction is a common complication after cardiac surgery. We evaluated in this prospective study the effect of rewarming rate on neurocognitive […]
Silent Ischaemia And Hypertension Continue To Perplex Cardiologists
Treatment of silent ischaemia and angina pectoris is largely the same but it remains unclear whether all ischaemic episodes or only symptomatic […]
Local Gene Transfer of phVEGF-2 Plasmid by Gene-Eluting Stents
Background: Drug-eluting stents represent a useful strategy for the prevention of restenosis using various antiproliferative drugs. These strategies share the liability of […]
Symmetry Bypass Connector Device Linked to Recalcitrant Neointimal Hyperplasia
The recently introduced Symmetry Bypass Connector device seems to be associated with a high rate of acute coronary syndromes within 6 months […]
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMR)
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMR) is a new surgical procedure that employs a high-energy, computer-synchronized carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, called The Heart Laser […]
Platelet Storage Solution Improves the in Vitro Function of Preserved Platelet Concentrate
BACKGROUND: Stored platelets develop biochemical lesions, manifest as depressed haemostatic function, clot retraction and wound healing. ViaCyte trade mark, a proprietary experimental […]
ABIOMED Issues Update on AbioCor Heart Program Status; Clinical Trial To Begin Soon
ABIOMED, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABMD) announced today that while device and team readiness have been demonstrated for several weeks, the first human implantation of […]
Preoperative Anemia Linked With Increased Risk of Death After Cardiac Bypass
Patients with preoperative hemoglobin concentrations of 100 g/L or less are at increased risk for death after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), […]
Complications Not Uncommon After Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Thromboembolic complications of endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs are not uncommon, usually asymptomatic and have the potential to be life threatening. In certain […]
Economic Impact of Atrial Fibrillation after CABG Underestimated in US
The costs associated with caring for patients who develop atrial fibrillation (AF) after undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are significantly […]
Catheter-Mounted Microaxial Blood Pump Reduces Myocardial Infarct Size
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In sheep with induced MI, a miniaturized rotary blood pump mounted on a catheter and introduced via […]