BACKGROUND The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may contribute to post-operative complications and organ dysfunction. Off pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) avoids the use of CPB and hence is proposed to reduce these complications. We present the results of OPCABG in Northern Ireland over ten years. METHODS Data was collected retrospectively from 1995 to 2005. Follow-up was done...

general concept and major emphasis on off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (opcab) is maintaining quality of care and patient safety while reducing cost and resource utilization. opcab probably avoids the potential complications of cardiopulmonary bypass. however its acceptance depends on clinical and economic outcome. the aim of this study is to compare clinical and economic outcome of off-...

BACKGROUND Although uncommon, severe post-phlebitic syndrome may be associated with persistent, intractable pain and swelling that interfere with work and leisure activities. This study was performed to determine whether intermittent compression therapy with an extremity pump benefits patients with this condition and, if so, whether the benefit is sustained. METHODS The study was a randomized...

INTRODUCTION To examine whether or not off-pump CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Reduce) reduces the incidence of AF after cardiac surgery. METHODS The study was carried out in 939 consecutive coronary artery disease patients with sinus rhythm from which 383 patients underwent off-pump CABG, and 556 patients were operated through on-pump CABG. All patients were monitored postoperatively during in...

AIMS To validate strategies to prevent exercise-induced hypoglycaemia via insulin-dose adjustment in adult patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on pump therapy. METHODS A total of 20 patients randomly performed four 30-min late post-lunch (3 h after lunch) exercise sessions and a rest session: two moderate sessions [50% maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max)] with 50 or 80% basal rate (BR) reduc...

results the mean age of patients was 60 ± 9.9 years. statistically significant relationship between the occurrence of af with mitral valve annulus, la volume index (lavi) , right ventricle function, and type of surgery (off pump or on pump) were detected in our study (p < 0.05) . there was no statistically significant relationship between the occurrence of af and time interval of p wave to a wa...

The purpose of this study was to compare roller pump and centrifugal pump technologies in routine adult open-heart operations to demonstrate the usefulness of applying a proven method of uniform risk stratification (outcomes research). Objective and readily available preoperative patient data was collected retrospectively on 102 non-randomized and consecutive adult open-heart operations. Group ...

We report a case of 62 year old man with single vessel disease involving the left anterior descending artery (95% proximal lesion) who underwent off-pump myocardial revascularization through antero-lateral thoracotomy (Thora--CAB). Post-operative period was uneventful with early recovery and minimal pain. He was discharged home on 5th post-operative day, doing well and is in regular follow up.

, coronary artery disease (CAD) is taking an increasing toll in Pakistan with a greater prevalence in females than males and afflicting one in every five middle aged adults. 1 Such high prevalence of CAD among Pakistani population has resulted in greater need for cardiac surgeries. Post-operative atrial fibrillation (PAF) is the commonest adverse outcome of cardiac surgery and it paves way for ...