THE characteristics of the laser beam which are of great interest and importance from the
biomedical aspect are the ability to direct and to focus, intense energy density and some …

Background. To assess the impact of gender as an independent risk factor for early and late
morbidity and mortality following coronary artery bypass surgery. Methods. Perioperative …

Although patients with severe ventricular dysfunction have improved long-term survival times
after coronary bypass procedures, operative morbidity and mortality rates remain high. This …

Background. Although small valve size and patient-prosthesis mismatch are both considered
to decrease long-term survival, little direct evidence exists to support this hypothesis. …

Prophylactic drug treatment is one of several strategies to reduce postoperative blood loss
and potentially limit homologous blood use in open heart surgery. A computerized MEDLINE …

BACKGROUND: Early coronary bypass graft failures may be preventable if identified
intraoperatively. The purpose of this investigation was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of two …

BACKGROUND: Increased cardiac troponin is observed after virtually every cardiac operation,
indicating perioperative myocardial injury. The clinical significance of this elevation is …

Background. The demographics of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
have changed over time and may contribute to differing operative mortality and the …

Objectives : We report a comprehensive assessment and validation of a new intraoperative
angiography technique. Background : Technical problems at the site of the distal …

OBJECTIVES: Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting often have untreated
mild to moderate mitral regurgitation. The long-term outcome of these patients follows an …