Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg. vol.28 número1

Conclusion: The technique of standard cords of bovine pericardium implantation to replace chordae tendineae of the mitral valve in patients with degenerative mitral

In summary, the present study had shown that hyperosmotic perfusion pretreatment may provide beneicial effects to heart from ischemia and reperfusion injury, increase

Participants who had received psychological preparation used with higher frequency coping strategies focused on problem ( P =0.008) and on the search of social support ( P

The inclusion criteria were: 1) patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and congestive heart failure functional class (NYHA) III or IV refractory to optimized drug therapy;

Introduction: The use of cell saver (CS) in cardiac surgery is proposed to reduce the use of units of packed red blood cells stored ( UPRBC ), which increases morbidity,

Current guidelines recommend percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) with stents as a Class IIa or IIb alternative to

A transthoracic echocardiogram showed discordant atrioventricular connections, double outlet right ventricle (DORV), large VSD, criss-cross heart, and pulmonary valve stenosis

In this paper, we explore (1) deinitions of the terms religion and spirituality (R/S) for conducting research and carrying out applications at the bedside; (2) relationships