Surgical and Perfusion Considerations for Complex Aortic Repair (EP Video)

Is Platelet Function as Measured by Thrombelastograph Monitoring in Whole Blood Affected by Platelet Inhibitors?

Platelet inhibitors, especially the glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists, have demonstrated their effectiveness in reducing the acute ischemic complications of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and in improving clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary crisis.

Emergency Conversion to Cardiopulmonary Bypass During Attempted Off-Pump Revascularization Results in Increased Morbidity and Mortality

We sought to evaluate outcomes and predictors of emergency conversion to cardiopulmonary bypass during attempted off-pump coronary bypass surgery.