Heparin Sensitivity and Postoperative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Assessment of Inflammatory Response to Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Compared to Transapical and Surgical Procedures: A Pilot Study

Surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) has been associated with systemic inflammatory reactions. Yet, the role of inflammation following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has not been fully elucidated.

Does Clopidogrel Increase Blood Loss Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Clopidogrel within 4 days of coronary bypass surgery is associated with increased blood losses and reoperation for bleeding and, according to multivariable models, is an independent risk factor for increased transfusion requirements and prolonged ICU and hospital length of stay.

Complement Suppression Drug Does Not Prevent Cognitive Decline After CABG

Treatment with pexelizumab, a monoclonal antibody against the C5 complement component, does not prevent the overall drop in cognition that can occur after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), new research shows.