Drug-Eluting Stents Reduce Restenosis Risk, But Not Mortality
The findings from a meta-analysis of trial data indicate that sirolimus- or paclitaxel-eluting stents are better than their bare-metal counterparts at preventing […]
New Sutureless Technique Expedites Coronary Anastomoses in CABG Model
In a canine model of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), a new sutureless technique produces uniform side-to-side coronary anastomoses faster than […]
AVANT’s TP10 Complement Inhibitor Significantly Decreases Heart Attacks and Death in Men Following Cardiac Surgery
Results of Phase II Clinical Study of TP10 Presented at the American Heart Association Meeting in Orlando Use of an investigational therapeutic […]
Ventricular Assistance Device May Prevent Complications During Angioplasty
The Tandem Heart percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pVAD) (Cardiac Assist Technologies, Inc., Ithaca, New York) may reduce complications associated with high-risk […]
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.
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.