Objective: To review our current understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of
vein graft failure (VGF), give an overview of current preventive and interventional measures …

Cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) is the process of developing and maintaining an optimal
level of physical, social, and psychological well-being in order to promote recovery from …

Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting of vascular tissues that are mechanically and
functionally comparable to their native counterparts is an unmet challenge. Here, we …

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most significant complications in surgical
patients and are strongly associated with poorer prognosis. Due to their aggressive …

Importance To effectively guide interventions aimed at reducing mortality in low-volume
hospitals, the underlying mechanisms of the volume-outcome relationship must be further …

Background Most patients with coronary artery disease receive aspirin for primary or
secondary prevention of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death. Aspirin poses a risk of …

2021: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Expert Consensus Document: Coronary
artery bypass grafting in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure - The Journal …

Background Antiplatelet therapy is an important component of medical therapy post
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). While aspirin administration is a Class I indication …

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains a vital treatment for patients with
multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), especially diabetics. The long-term benefit of the …

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are
both treatment options for coronary revascularisation in selected patients with stable …