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Combined radiofrequency modified maze and mitral valve procedure through a port access approach: early and mid-term results
(Oxford University Press, 2003)
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of irrigated radiofrequency (RF) modified Maze procedure through a port access approach during mitral valve surgery and evaluate early and ...
The use of the 5-HT3-receptor antagonist ondansetron for the treatment of postcardiotomy delirium
(W.B. Saunders Co Ltd, 2000)
Objective:To evaluate the effect of the 5-HT3-receptor antagonist ondansetron in patients with postcardiotomy delirium. Design: Prospective study. Setting: University hospital. Participants: Thirty-five patients who had ...
Does different orientation of the Medtronic Hall tilting disc valve in the aortic position effect transvalvuler pressure gradients?
(Medimond Srl, 2000)
The effect of valve orientation during aortic valve replacement (AVR) with the Medtronic Hall (MH) tilting disc valve on transvalvuler pressure gradients was evaluated. 30 patients (pts) undergoing isolated AVR received a ...
Intraoperative saline-irrigated radiofrequency modified maze procedure for atrial fibrillation
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2002)
Background. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the saline-irrigated radiofrequency modified Maze operation for treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation and to compare the results of the left and ...
Ondansetron hydrochloride for the treatment of delirium after coronary artery surgery
(Mosby Inc, 2001)
[Abstract Not Available]
Does off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery reduce mortality in high risk patients?
(Forum Multimedia Publishing LLC., 2001)
Background: The aim of this retrospective study was to compare outcome in two groups of patients who were classified according to their risk groups and underwent coronary revascularization with or without cardiopulmonary ...
Acute gastrointestinal complications after open heart surgery
(Asia Publishing Exchange Pte Ltd, 2000)
Retrospective analysis revealed that 24 of 4401 adult patients (0.5%) developed severe gastrointestinal complications after open heart surgery during a 3-year period from January 1995. There were 4 women (17%) and 20 men ...
Effects of intravenous triiodothyronine during coronary artery bypass surgery
(Asia Publishing Exchange Pte Ltd, 2002)
A prospective randomized and double-blind study was performed to evaluate whether perioperative triiodothyronine administration has any effect on cardiovascular performance after coronary artery bypass surgery. Sixty ...
Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting with use of the octopus 2 stabilization system
(2000)
Background: The treatment of coronary artery disease has evolved rapidly over the last two decades. The gold standard of surgical revascularization, the on-pump coronary artery bypass graft, has been challenged by the ...