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Lipoprotein lipase gene polymorphism and lipid profile in coronary artery disease
(COLL AMER PATHOLOGISTS, 2004)
Context.-Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) plays a central role in lipid metabolism hydrolyzing triglyceride in chylomicrons and very-low-density lipoproteins. The PvuII polymorphic variant of LPL gene is common and might affect ...
Combined radiofrequency ablation and myxoma resection through a port access approach
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2004)
Myxornas are common cardiac tumors that are traditionally managed by complete excision through a median sternotorny approach with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. We discuss a patient with left atrial myxoma and chronic ...
Hemodilution during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: Can we improve flow and reduce hypercoagulability?
(Forum Multimedia Publishing LLC., 2003)
Background: The aim of this study was to compare intraoperative coronary graft flows performed on pump and off pump and to evaluate the effects of hemodilution on coronary graft flows in off-pump coronary artery bypass ...
Does off-pump CAPG reduce gastrointestinal complications?
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2004)
Background. The aim of this study was to compare gastrointestinal complications and associated risk factors among patients undergoing cardiac surgery using off- and on-pump revascularization techniques. Methods. A total ...
Ondansetron hydrochloride for the treatment of delirium after coronary artery surgery
(Mosby Inc, 2001)
[Abstract Not Available]
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 ...
Screening of a stentless valve with electron beamed tomograpy 5 years after operation
(2001)
[Abstract Not Available]
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 ...
The use of autologous pericardium for complicated mitral valve annulus
(Asia Publishing Exchange Pte Ltd, 2004)
The study aims to discuss annular repair using the autologous pericardial patch in cases with severe mitral ring calcification and endocarditis during mitral valve replacement. In the study annular reconstruction was applied ...
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 ...