A biodegradable polymer bandage manufactured by Geron , a firm from California, can reduce bypass failures by preventing blood vessels from thickening.
A biodegradable polymer bandage manufactured by Geron , a firm from California, can reduce bypass failures by preventing blood vessels from thickening when it is wrapped around the blood vessel.
Experts at biopharmaceuticals company Geron point out that the thickening of transplanted blood vessels is believed to occur due to the stress of being transplanted and suddenly having to handle a different blood pressure and flow rate.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or heart bypass surgery is an open heart surgery to relieve the blockages of the arteries of the heart. Coronary artery bypass surgery lasts up to 3 to 6 hours.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or heart bypass surgery is an open heart surgery to relieve the blockages of the arteries of the heart. Coronary artery bypass surgery lasts up to 3 to 6 hours.
The company has revealed in its patent application that experiments on pigs have shown that the bandage actually works, and can prevent the dangerous stress response.
A Tipple a Day may Be heart Friendly for Women
Women who regularly enjoy an alcoholic drink or two have a significantly lower risk of having a non-fatal heart attack than women who are life-time abstainers.
Women who regularly enjoy an alcoholic drink or two have a significantly lower risk of having a non-fatal heart attack than women who are life-time abstainers.
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Bypass Surgery Not Linked to Long-Term Cognitive Decline in Patients
Contrary to previous study results, coronary bypass surgery is not responsible for long-term cognitive decline in patients, suggests a new study.
Contrary to previous study results, coronary bypass surgery is not responsible for long-term cognitive decline in patients, suggests a new study.
