Pulmonary macrophages with a key role in defence against respiratory infection are a
heterogeneous family of cells with phagocytic, antigen processing and immunomodulatory …

Objectives: We sought to assess the relationship between completeness of revascularization
and adverse events at one year in the ARTS (Arterial Revascularization Therapies Study) …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to assess the long-term impact of creatine kinase-MB
isoform (CK-MB) elevation after percutaneous or surgical revascularization. Background …

Objectives: This study compared survival after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with
survival after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) among diabetics in the Veterans …

The past decade has been characterized by increased scrutiny of outcomes of surgical and
percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). This increased scrutiny has led to the …

Objectives: This study was designed to compare the three-year survival after percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) in physician …

Abstract Aims The second Randomized Intervention Treatment of Angina (RITA-2) trial
compares an initial strategy of PTCA with continued medical management in patients with …

Aims The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term outcome (up to 20 years) of
coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with percutaneous transluminal coronary …

Patients who have been relieved of cardiac symptoms following angioplasty may not be
sufficiently motivated to initiate behavior changes that can reduce risk of subsequent cardiac …

Актуальность проблемы. Ишемическая болезнь сердца является главной причиной
заболеваемости и смертности населения в индустриально развитых странах. Так …