Perioperative myocardial ischemia is rare but serious complication of CABG. Graft dysfunction, coronary artery thrombosis and incomplete revascularization are main causes. Pharmacological treatment, intra aortic counter pulsation and immediate additional grafting have limited results. Treatment strategy based on coronary angiography findings could lessen the burden of high mortality rate in the...

Abstract Background Renal dysfunction is a common complication after heart transplantation (HT). replacement therapy (RRT) HT has been associated with increased risk of death. Long-term renal mainly to immunosuppressive but also strongly related post-transplant failure. Predictors early have not clearly identified. Purpose We aimed define predictors HT. Methods Our consortium includes 10 center...

An increasing number of revision ACL reconstructions are being performed each year. Revision ACL surgery is challenging and cannot be approached in the same manner as primary ACL surgery. Successful revision ACL surgery requires a detailed history, a comprehensive physical examination, appropriate radiologic studies, and careful preoperative planning. The results of revision ACL surgery do not ...