UNLABELLED Pulmonary function is significantly reduced in the acute phase after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Because pulmonary function partly depends on respiratory muscle strength, we studied whether reductions in pulmonary function are related to postoperative alterations in circulatory factors that affect muscle protein synthesis. METHODS Slow vital capacity (SVC) was asse...

introduction: prevalence of stroke following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (cabg) is % 2.1-5.2 and associated with high mortality. the purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of carotid artery disease in patients undergoing cabg surgery.  methods: this cross-sectional study was performed in the years 2010-2011 on 192 patients who underwent open heart surgery (cabg) in ima...

After coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), mesenteric ischemia is a rare but dreadful complication with high mortality rates. Prophylactic use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a common practice in patients with severe coronary artery disease awaiting CABG. During withdrawal of the IABP, there is a risk of dislodging atheromatous debris, thus causing peripheral and mesenteric emboli, which...

Results Between 01/2013 and 03/2015 56 patients (32% female; 73 ± 7 years) received PVI and LAA occlusion concomitant to other cardiac surgery. 34 (61%) patients suffered for paroxysmal AF and 22 (39%) for chronic AF. 15 patients underwent isolated mitral valve surgery, 8 in combination with CABG and 3 with aortic valve surgery. 6 patients were admitted for isolated aortic valve surgery, 3 in c...

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery continues to hold its preeminent position as treatment of choice for significant unprotected left main stem (UPLMS) artery disease. Recent randomized trials have however suggested that PCI may be considered reasonable alternative to CABG if the anatomy of LM disease is suitable and in acute coronary syndrome settings [1-6]. The SYNTAX trial randomly assigned...

Case Presentation: Mr P is a 57-year-old construction worker who has had Canadian Cardiovascular Society class III angina for the past 3 months. He has multiple cardiovascular risk factors including smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. He is obese and has had a previous laparotomy for a perforated bowel. Coronary angiography revealed triple vessel disease involving the left anteri...

INTRODUCTION Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is associated with complications like wound infection, arrhythmias, heart failure, and pulmonary complications, leading to hospital readmissions. This study aim was to determine rates of readmissions and emergency department (ED) visits in CABG surgery patients within 30 days post-discharge. Reasons for and frequency of readmissions, and ...

BACKGROUND Patients who have had previous CABG may subsequently develop significant mitral valve (MV) dysfunction that requires surgical intervention. METHODS AND RESULTS We reviewed 80 consecutive patients who had had previous CABG and who underwent MV surgery between January 1972 and March 1997. Forty-seven (59%) had initial CABG elsewhere, and 5 had had previous CABG twice. The mean interv...

BACKGROUND Coronary artery disease is prevalent in China, with concomitant increases in the volume of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The present study aims to compare CABG-related outcomes between China and the United States among large teaching and urban hospitals. METHODS AND RESULTS Observational analysis of patients aged ≥18 years, discharged from acute-care, large teaching and u...