Naturally derived polymeric biomaterials, such as collagens, silks, elastins, alginates, and
fibrins are utilized in tissue engineering due to their biocompatibility, bioactivity, and tunable …

Left ventricular free-wall rupture is one of the most fatal complications after acute myocardial
infarction. Surgical treatment of post-infarction left ventricular free-wall rupture has evolved …

Introduction: Over the past 15 years, a wide range of agents have been developed for use in
surgical procedures to achieve hemostasis. These agents can be divided into three broad …

Mechanical complications post-acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs) are rare, but may have
dramatic and potentially lethal consequences. Most often, the left ventricle is affected and …

Background Left ventricular free‐wall rupture (LVFWR) is one of the most lethal
complications after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The optimal therapeutic strategy is …

Background Hemostatic agents are routinely used in vascular surgery to complement proper
suture techniques and decrease the risk of perioperative bleeding. A relative lack of …

Objective Left ventricular free wall rupture is a catastrophic complication of acute myocardial
infarction. Sutureless repair has been reported to be an effective surgical procedure for left …

Mechanical complications following a myocardial infarction are uncommon, but with
dramatic consequences and high mortality. The left ventricle is the most often affected …

Background We analyze our experience of using TachoSil®(Takeda Austria GmbH: Linz,
Austria) in microneurosurgical procedures as a hemostat and also as a sealant to patch …

Left ventricle free wall rupture (LVFWR) occurs in 2% to 4% of patients following acute
myocardial infarction (AMI). 1 Several techniques have been proposed to treat LVFWR …