Enhanced myocardial protection in failing hearts: comparative outcomes of single-dose Del Nido and conventional blood cardioplegia in emergency low-ejection fraction coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Abstract Background: Optimal myocardial protection remains challenging in emergency coronary revascularization, especially in patients with severely reduced left ventricular function. Contemporary cardioplegia strategies aim to limit ischemia–reperfusion injury and enhance postoperative ventricular recovery. The aim of this s...
By emced Khalil
Complications in ascending aortic aneurysm surgery: a single centre experience of 81 patients
Aim: To investigate major in-hospital complications of ascending aorta reconstruction and to identify factors associated with these complications. MethodsAll consecutive patients admitted to our clinic for aortic aneurysm repair from June 2005 to June 2009 were enrolled in this retrospective study. Demographic data, details of the surgical procedur...
By Emced Khalil