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Off-pump bypass better for high-risk patients

Bypass surgery done without a heart-lung machine, known as off-pump, may provide better post-operative outcomes than on-pump bypass surgery for high-risk patients, according to research presented today at the American College ...

Cardiology created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Similar outcomes in older patients with on- or off-pump bypass

Older patients did as well after undergoing coronary bypass surgery off-pump as they did with the more costly "on-pump" procedure using a heart-lung machine to circulate blood and oxygen through the body during surgery, according ...

Cardiology created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows on-pump bypass comparable to off-pump at year mark

Patients who underwent heart bypass surgery without a heart- lung machine did as well one year later as patients whose hearts were connected to a pump during surgery in a study presented today at the American College of Cardiology's ...

Cardiology created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fewer adverse events with 'double kissing' crush stent than culotte

Patients with a type of coronary lesion linked with poor prognosis fared significantly better with the stent technique known as double kissing crush than with culotte stenting, according to data from the DKCRUSH-III trial ...

Cardiology created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Blood clots and artery blockage more likely during IVF pregnancies

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) and venous thromboembolism (blood clots) during the first trimester of pregnancy, a study published ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Asthmatics at increased risk of pulmonary embolism

People with asthma have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, according to new research.

Inflammatory disorders created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Northwestern launches comprehensive program for patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease is the most common congenital heart defect, occurring in approximately one to two percent of the population. The condition is present when the aortic valve, the valve that connects the ...

Cardiology created Jul 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Outpatient treatment proves safe, effective for low-risk patients with pulmonary embolism

Outpatient care for certain low-risk patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) can be safely and effectively used in place of inpatient care, according to a randomized, multi-center study in 19 emergency departments. The findings, ...

Other created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0