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Researchers at the NIH and Emory School of Medicine have completed the first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass of the ...

Bypass surgery is slightly better overall than stenting to open blocked arteries in people with severe coronary artery disease, new research shows. But decisions may still need to be made on a case-by ...

(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) Jan ...

When a modified surgical technique was used to gently remove sections of leg veins used in coronary artery bypass surgery, the grafts were less likely to become blocked and fewer people had a ...

A new analysis shows that a combination of two anti-platelets drugs can benefit patients after the most common type of cardiac surgery -- while also increasing the risk of potentially dangerous ...

Dr. Michael Acker answers the question: 'Why Bypass Surgery Instead Of Stents?' — -- Question: Why do some patients require bypass surgery instead of stents? Answer: There are some situations ...

The MiraQ cardiac system (MCQ0, Medistim ASA) uses ultrasound for the non-invasive assessment of graft blood flow during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. It is intended for use in patients ...

The Examiner spoke with Dr. Johannes Bonatti, a heart surgeon who joined the University of Maryland Medical Center’s surgery department in July. Bonatti is recognized as one of the world’s most ...

DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2021 — When a modified surgical technique was used to gently remove sections of leg veins used in coronary artery bypass surgery, the grafts were less likely to become blocked and ...