Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease currently accounts for nearly half of non-communicable disease (NCDs).High rates of coronary heart disease in people of South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi) origin were first..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Coronary angiography (CAG) frequently reveals coronary artery disease (CAD) after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), but its use is not standardized and often reported in different subpopulations. This systematic..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES Recent data suggested that off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) may carry a higher risk for mortality in the long term when compared to on-pump coronary artery..
Read MoreAbstract Background Approximately 20% to 30% of patients awaiting cardiac surgery are anemic. Anemia increases the likelihood of requiring a red cell transfusion and is associated with increased complications, intensive care,..
Read MoreAbstract Moderate physical exercise is associated with an irrefutable reduction in cardiac morbidity and mortality. The current guidelines recommend at least 150 min of moderate exercise or 75 min of..
Read MoreAbstract Objective: To review the evidence behind the role and relevance of redo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in the current practice of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A comprehensive..
Read MoreAbstract Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether aortic tension estimated by palpation and cardioplegia infusion line pressure provide results equivalent to those obtained with direct aortic..
Read MoreAbstract Background Despite the fact that aspirin is of benefit to patients following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), continuation or administration of preoperative aspirin before CABG or any cardiac surgical..
Read MoreAbstract Background and Aim of the Study Intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most commonly used device for circulatory support of patients with heart disease. The aim of this study..
Read MoreAbstract The aim of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is to prolong life and reduce symptoms. However, when compared with percutaneous coronary intervention, CABG is a significantly more invasive operation,..
Read MoreAbstract In patients with von Willebrand disease (vWD) the interest in age-related comorbidities has grown, because the life expectancy of these patients has increased. The research question of this study..
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