Cardiovascular Week articles from January 2009

Cardiovascular Week archives from January 2009

Mutations common to cancer and developmental disorder examined in a novel disease model.(Report)
January 5, 2009... New research sheds light on a common link between tumor formation and Costello Syndrome, an inherited developmental disorder in which patients have cardiac defects, mild mental retardation, and face-shape abnormalities. The study published in...

New abdominal aortic aneurysm research has been reported by scientists at St. Thomas' Hospital.(Report)
January 5, 2009... According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, "The aim of this study was to investigate whether intravenous heparin administration was associated with a reduction in perioperative mortality and late distal thrombectomy in patients with...

New abdominal aortic aneurysm study findings have been reported by A. Azizzadeh and co-researchers.(Report)
January 5, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Endovascular repair is increasingly used for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (RAAAs). This study estimated the mortality rate for this approach." "A review of 307 publications in...

New findings from C.V. Soong and co-authors in the area of abdominal aortic aneurysm published.(Report)
January 5, 2009... According to a study from North Ireland, "This study was aimed to assess the effect of preoperative renal dysfunction on mortality and postoperative renal failure in patients undergoing elective endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm....

Recent findings in abdominal aortic aneurysm described by R. Iezzi and colleagues.
January 5, 2009... In this recently published article, scientists in Chieti, Italy conducted a study "To evaluate the optimal timing of delayed phase imaging for detecting low-flow endoleaks. Fifty-eight patients with unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm treated...

New angiography study results reported from E. Hansis et al.
January 5, 2009... According to a study from Hamburg, Germany, "A 3-D reconstruction of the coronary arteries offers great advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, compared to 2-D X-ray angiograms. Besides improved roadmapping,...

Researchers from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology detail findings in biophysics.
January 5, 2009... According to recent research from Melbourne, Australia, "We have performed experimental and computational studies to investigate the influences of phospholipids, methionine oxidation and acidic pH on amyloid fibril formation by a peptide...

Study data from Xi'an Jiao Tong University update knowledge of cardiology.(Report)
January 5, 2009... " Few studies have explored the inward sodium current (INa) kinetics of transitional cardiomyocytes. This study aimed to explore the kinetics of transitional cardiomyocytes types alpha and beta," investigators in Xian, People's Republic of...

Research from E.A. Diblasiosmith and co-researchers in the area of life sciences published.
January 5, 2009... "LXRs (Liver X Receptor a and beta) are nuclear receptors that act as ligand-activated transcription factors. LXR activation causes upregulation of genes involved in reverse cholesterol transport (RCT), including ABCA1 and ABCGI transporters,...

New findings from J.D. Allred and co-authors describe advances in ventricular fibrillation.(Report)
January 5, 2009... "Knowledge of the shock potential gradient (W) and postshock activation is limited to internal defibrillation of short-duration ventricular fibrillation (SDVF). The purpose of this study was to determine these variables after external...

Investigators at University of Leuven zero in on cardiology.(Report)
January 5, 2009... According to recent research from Louvain, Belgium, "Current ultrasound methods for measuring myocardial strain are often limited to measurements in one or two dimensions. Cardiac motion and deformation however are truly 3-D." "With the...

New cardiology study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of California.(Clinical report)
January 5, 2009... "Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) can be adversely affected by distressing symptoms. When critically ill patients are unable to self-report symptoms, ICU nurses become proxy reporters," scientists in the United States report (see also...

Recent studies from University of Pennsylvania add new data to cardiology.
January 5, 2009... "Despite tremendous progress made in the management of CHD, a significant number of fatal and nonfatal CHD events still occur, which leads researchers to target other modifiable risk factors for CHD including low HDL-c (high density lipoprotein...

Studies from Y.F. Zheng and colleagues reveal new findings on cardiology.
January 5, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "We propose an automatic four-chamber heart segmentation system for the quantitative functional analysis of the heart from cardiac computed tomography (CT) volumes. Two topics are discussed: heart...

New echocardiography findings from Washington University, Medical Department described.
January 5, 2009... According to recent research published in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, "We aimed to evaluate myocardial strain and strain rate (SR) by novel 2-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in a large pediatric cohort...

New hypertrophy data have been reported by researchers at University of Colorado.
January 5, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "YY1 is a transcription factor that can repress or activate the transcription of a variety of genes. Here, we show that the function of YY1 as a repressor in cardiac myocytes is tightly...

New hypertrophy study results reported from University of Washington.
January 5, 2009... "Elevated catecholamines in the heart evoke transcriptional activation of the Myocyte Enhancer Factor (MEF) pathway to induce a cellular response known as pathological myocardial hypertrophy. We have discovered that the A-Kinase Anchoring...

Reports summarize magnetic resonance research from J. Koikkalainen and co-authors.(Report)
January 5, 2009... According to a study from Tampere, Finland, "Due to the small size of training sets, statistical shape models often over-constrain the deformation in medical image segmentation. Hence, artificial enlargement of the training set has been...

New enzyme research study findings have been reported from University of California.
January 5, 2009... A new study, 'Adenylyl cyclase type VI increases Akt activity and phospholamban phosphorylation in cardiac myocytes,' is now available. "Increased expression of adenylyl cyclase VI has beneficial effects on the heart, but strategies that...

Research from University of Hohenheim, Institute of Zoology yields new data on life sciences.(Report)
January 5, 2009... Research findings, 'Left-asymmetric expression of Galanin in the linear heart tube of the mouse embryo is independent of the nodal co-receptor gene cryptic,' are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from Stuttgart, Germany,...

Studies from University of Pennsylvania have provided new information about life sciences.
January 5, 2009... Researchers detail in 'Fibrinogen beta-chain tyrosine nitration is a prothrombotic risk factor,' new data in life sciences. According to recent research from the United States, "Elevated levels of circulating fibrinogen are associated with an...

Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from Medical School, Division of Pediatrics.
January 5, 2009... A new study, 'Cooperative interaction of Nkx2.5 and Mef2c transcription factors during heart development,' is now available. According to recent research published in the journal Developmental Dynamics, "The interactions of diverse...

Sorin Group Settles Legal Action Against ATS.
January 5, 2009... Sorin Group (MIL:SRN), (Reuters Code: SORN.MI), a global company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, announced the settlement of a lawsuit related to its supply agreement with ATS Medical (see also Sorin Group). Under...

New findings in abdominal aortic aneurysm described from Pomeranian Medical University.(Clinical report)
January 12, 2009... According to a study from Szczecin, Poland, "The natural history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is wall remodelling potentially leading to a final rupture. The pathogenesis of AAA appears to be multifactorial." "The aim of this pilot...

Data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis described by G. Brevetti et al.(Report)
January 12, 2009... According to recent research from Naples, Italy, "IGF-1 and its binding proteins are involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. We designed this study to unravel the relationship of the IGF system with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)....

Findings from V.X. Mosquera and co-authors broaden understanding of aneurysm.
January 12, 2009... According to recent research from La Coruna, Spain, "This report describes the feasibility of combined surgical and endovascular repair of extensive pathologies of the aorta with a specially hybrid procedure." "An ascending aorta and...

Studies from Leipzig Heart Center further understanding of aneurysm.
January 12, 2009... In this recently published article, scientists in Leipzig, Germany conducted a study "To evaluate the results of open surgical repair for complications after endovascular thoracic aorta stenting. A total of 14 patients (8 male, mean age 59.8...

Vrije University Amsterdam publishes research in aneurysm.
January 12, 2009... According to recent research from Amsterdam, Netherlands, "Aneurysms of the abdominal aorta enlarge until rupture occurs. We assume that this is the result of remodelling to restore wall stress." "We developed a numerical model to predict...

Research from University of Texas has provided new information about cardiology.
January 12, 2009... "Our group and others have previously shown that Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) inactivation prevents burn-induced myocardial contractile dysfunction; however, the molecular mechanisms that are involved in this cardioprotection are not well...

New angioplasty research from K.K. Hussey and colleagues discussed.
January 12, 2009... Fresh data on angioplasty are presented in the report 'The role of subintimal angioplasty in the management of arterial disease of the lower limb: the North-East of Scotland experience.' "The management of occlusive femoropopliteal disease...

New life sciences study findings recently were published by J.M Mulvey and co-researchers.(Report)
January 12, 2009... Research findings, 'Postpartum septic sacroiliitis coincident with labour epidural analgesia,' are discussed in a new report. "A 22-year-old woman presented to hospital 10 days after emergency caesarean section with severe back pain, fever...

Reports outline cardiology research from Northwestern University.(Report)
January 12, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "Higher levels of inflammation are associated with adverse outcomes in patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This study evaluated associations of physical activity during...

Researchers from University of Calabria report on findings in cardiology.
January 12, 2009... "This article describes an elastance-based mock ventricle able to reproduce the correct ventricular pressure-volume relationship and its correct interaction with the hydraulic circuit connected to it. A real-time control of the mock ventricle...

Study data from University of Pennsylvania update understanding of cardiology.
January 12, 2009... "Fibrotic rigidification following a myocardial infarct is known to impair cardiac output, and it is also known that cardiomyocytes on rigid culture substrates show a progressive loss of rhythmic beating. Here, isolated embryonic cardiomyocytes...

New findings from M.B. Patel and co-authors in the area of interventional cardiac electrophysiology published.
January 12, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "We report three cases of an unusual form of ''reel syndrome'' characterized by isolated, reeling dislodgement of a single lead in patients with dual-chamber or biventricular devices." ...

Reports by M.J. Storch and co-researchers describe recent advances in spinal cord compression.
January 12, 2009... According to a study from Germany, "A rare case of cervical spinal cord compression in diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH or Forestier's Disease) caused by a craniocervical mass of soft-tissue is reported. The objective is to...

Study findings from T.G. de Melo et al provide new insights into cardiology.
January 12, 2009... Investigators publish new data in the report 'Trypanosoma cruzi alters adherens junctions in cardiomyocytes.' According to a study from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, "We analyzed the distribution and expression of cadherin and beta-catenin during...

Research from Heart Institute broadens understanding of life sciences.
January 12, 2009... A report, 'Technical aspects of composite arterial T-grafts: estimation of required conduit length by a simple formula,' is newly published data in The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. "When composite arterial T-grafts are used, uncertainty...

American Lung Association of Oregon Asks Craigslist to Add a Smokefree Search Box.
January 12, 2009... The American Lung Association of Oregon (ALAO) has launched a multi-state e-mail campaign asking Craigslist to add a smokefree search box to the rental housing search options within its free online classified listings. Joined by the American...

Gilbert Hospital Installs New, State-of-the-Art CT Imaging Technology.
January 12, 2009... Gilbert Hospital has announced that it has acquired and installed a new, state-of-the-art 64-slice CT imaging system from GE Healthcare. The Lightspeed(R) VCT is the world's first Volume Computed Tomography (VCT) system. Gilbert Hospital now...

For All Those with New Year's Resolution to Get in Shape, Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants Launch Free, Global Online Personal Fitness Training Program.
January 12, 2009... Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John SilverEs and A&W Restaurants announced that it is launching a free online fitness program starting January 1, 2009, to help people jumpstart their 2009 New YearEs resolution to...

Reports from W.R.W. Wilson and colleagues advance knowledge in abdominal aortic aneurysm.(Report)
January 19, 2009... "The role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) pathogenesis is well described. However, a clear role for the MMPs in disease prediction has not been established," scientists writing in the journal Vascular...

Reports summarize abdominal aortic aneurysm research from University of Groningen.(Report)
January 19, 2009... "Many laboratory values are abnormal after surgery for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA). However, these changes have not been comprehensively evaluated," scientists in Netherlands report (see also Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm). "We...

Studies from James Cook University have provided new data on abdominal aortic aneurysm.(Report)
January 19, 2009... According to a study from the United Kingdom, "Anaerobic threshold (AT), determined by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), is a well-documented measure of pre-operative fitness, although its reliability in patient populations is uncertain....

New acromegaly study findings recently were reported by H. Sakai and co-researchers.
January 19, 2009... "Flow-mediated vasodilatation (FMD) is a vascular functional test to detect endothelial dysfunction at the early stage of cardiovascular diseases. Patients with active acromegaly have higher morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular...

Research from Kagoshima University has provided new information about acromegaly.
January 19, 2009... "We assessed the incidence of elderly patients in Japanese acromegalics and the characteristics of their clinical presentation. We also evaluated the safety and efficacy of transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) in this patient group," researchers in...

Findings from E. Ascher et al in angioplasty reported.
January 19, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "Currently, the value of stenting during femoropopliteal balloon angioplasty (FPBA) remains unclear. Herein we evaluate the patency rates of successful duplex-guided balloon angioplasty (DAGBA) alone...

Research from A. Hidalgo and co-researchers yields new findings on atrial septal defects.(Report)
January 19, 2009... "Atrial septal defects can occur at various levels of the interatrial septum," scientists writing in the Journal of Thoracic Imaging report (see also Atrial Septal Defects). "Sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SVASD) results from abnormal...

New cardiovascular disease study results from Lund University described.
January 19, 2009... According to a study from Lund, Sweden, "Cigarette smoke is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms that lead to cigarette smoke-associated cardiovascular disease remain elusive." "With...

Study data from Freeman Hospital update knowledge of pacemakers.(Clinical report)
January 19, 2009... According to recent research from the United Kingdom, "Regional variation in permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation rates is well described, the reasons for which are unclear. Significant delays to PPM implantation in UK practice were described...

New findings from Fudan University, Department of Electronic Engineering in the area of atrial fibrillation published.
January 19, 2009... A report, 'Predicting termination of atrial fibrillation based on the structure and quantification of the recurrence plot,' is newly published data in Medical Engineering and Physics. "Predicting the spontaneous termination of the atrial...

Study findings on atrial fibrillation are outlined in reports from J. Chiladakis and colleagues.
January 19, 2009... According to a study from Patras, Greece, "We studied 33 clinically stable patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (AF), implanted with a ventricular demand rate-responsive (VVIR) pacemaker or an automatic defibrillator, in order to...

Data on cardiology published by W.H. Gaasch and colleagues.
January 19, 2009... "Mitral regurgitation (MR) burdens the left ventricle with a volume load that leads to a series of left ventricular (LV) compensatory adaptations and adjustments that vary considerably during the prolonged clinical course of MR.(1-4) The early...

Reports from Tokyo Women's Medical University add new data to research in cardiology.
January 19, 2009... According to recent research published in the journal Heart and Vessels, "Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in children is classified according to the site of the obstruction into a supra-aortic type, valvular type, and subaortic type...

Researchers at National Cheng-Kung University, Medical Department target cardiology.(Report)
January 19, 2009... "Aconitine (ACO), a highly toxic diterpenoid alkaloid, is recognized to have effects on cardiac voltage-gated Na+ channels. However, it remains unknown whether it has any effects on K+ currents," scientists writing in the journal Toxicological...

Researchers at University of Sydney have published new data on cardiology.
January 19, 2009... "Cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the leading cause of death globally in 2005, responsible for 17.5 million deaths, more than 80% of which occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In these regions, CVD occurs at a much younger age...

Scientists at University of British Columbia describe research in cardiology.
January 19, 2009... "The mechanism underlying the decrease in aerobic scope in fish at warm temperatures is not fully understood and is the focus of this research. Our study examined oxygen uptake and delivery in resting, swimming and recovering sockeye salmon...

Study findings on cardiology are outlined in reports from University of Wurzburg.
January 19, 2009... "MicroRNAs comprise a broad class of small non- coding RNAs that control expression of complementary target messenger RNAs1,2. Dysregulation of microRNAs by several mechanisms has been described in various disease states(3-5) including cardiac...

Researchers from Harvard University describe findings in cardiovascular electrophysiology.(Report)
January 19, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Impact of Manufacturer Advisories and FDA Recalls of ICD Generators. Recalls of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) generators have affected many patients." "No information is...

Studies by P.J. Kannankeril and co-authors describe new findings in cardiovascular electrophysiology.
January 19, 2009... "Rate-Independent QT Shortening During Exercise. QT interval for a given heart rate differs between exercise and recovery (QT hysteresis) due to slow QT adaptation to changes in heart rate," researchers in the United States report (see also...

New magnetic resonance data have been reported by H.Y. Lee and co-authors.
January 19, 2009... In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To develop and evaluate an automated left ventricle (LV) segmentation algorithm using Graph searching based on Intensity and Gradient information and A priori knowledge...

Research conducted at J.A. Scherschel and co-authors has provided new information about microscopy.
January 19, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Two-photon excitation microscopy has become the standard technique for high resolution deep tissue and intravital imaging. It provides intrinsic three-dimensional resolution in combination...

Data on polydactyly discussed by researchers at National Institutes of Health.
January 19, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "Ellis-van Creveld (EvC) syndrome is characterized by short limbs, short ribs, postaxial polydactyly, dysplastic nails and teeth and is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. We report a family...

Studies from Boston University, Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute add new findings in the area of proteomics.(Report)
January 19, 2009... Researchers detail in 'FGF21 is an Akt-regulated myokine,' new data in proteomics. According to recent research from the United States, "Fibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21) functions as a metabolic regulator. The FGF21 transcript is reported to...

Are power and compassion mutually exclusive?
January 19, 2009... The fact that many cultures emphasize the concept of "noblesse oblige" (the idea that with great power and prestige come responsibilities) suggests that power may diminish a tendency to help others. Psychologist Gerben A. van Kleef (University...

InsynCVentures, a "Cardiovascular-Only" Strategic Partnering and Investment Conference, to be held on April 22 in Dallas.(Conference news)
January 19, 2009... Sharon OEReilly, founder of Medtech Insight and originator of the oInvestment In Innovation (In3)o conference series, in conjunction with Michael Mack, MD, renowned heart surgeon, will host insynCVentures, a one-day all-cardiovascular strategic...

NewCardio to Present at OneMedForum 2009: Disrupters and Drivers on January 13 in San Francisco.
January 19, 2009... NewCardio, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: NWCI) a cardiac diagnostic and services company, announced that Branislav Vajdic, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and Vincent Renz, the Company's President, will present at the "OneMedForum 2009" finance...

Prognostix Awarded Grant to Support Product Development, Commercialization.
January 19, 2009... Prognostix Inc., a Cleveland Clinic spin-out company focused on cardiovascular disease testing and management, announced that it has been awarded a $550,000 grant to support the continuing development and commercialization of its FDA-cleared...

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pipeline Product and Technology Analysis Report Provides a Holistic Overview of the Existing Products, the Market Structure and the Competitive Landscape.(Report)
January 19, 2009... Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ce6591/abdominal_aortic_a) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pipeline Product and Technology Analysis Report" to their offering....

Three Times More Powerful Than Fish Oil, MegaRed(TM) Omega-3 Krill Oil Now Available Nationwide.
January 19, 2009... Health-conscious consumers who are tired of taking several large fish oil softgels every day now have a smaller, more powerful alternative to fish oil supplements in MegaRed(TM) Omega-3 Krill Oil from Schiff. MegaRed delivers essential omega-3...

Census Bureau Daily Feature for Sunday, January 4: Winter Delight.
January 19, 2009... Profile America u Sunday, January 4th. Coming in from the cold and wind that now grip much of the nation, something warm to drink can be very welcome. Many will make themselves a cup of tea helping to celebrate National Hot Tea Month. Not only...

Studies by R. Mofidi and co-authors describe new findings in abdominal aortic aneurysm.(Report)
January 26, 2009... According to a study from Scotland, "This study assessed the impact of sex, presentation and treatment oil outcome from abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in Scotland. All patients admitted from January 1991 to December 2006 with a primary...

Studies from A.P. Maggioni and colleagues provide new data on adverse drug reactions.
January 26, 2009... "Uncertainties about the cardiovascular safety of sibutramine led to the SCOUT trial that is investigating sibutramine plus weight management in high-risk, overweight/obese patients. A 6-week lead-in period during which all patients received...

New findings in alcoholism described by A. Picardi and co-researchers.
January 26, 2009... "An association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been recently suggested. Indeed, different studies have demonstrated that NAFLD patients present increased subclinical atherosclerosis...

New research on angiology from University of California, Medical Department summarized.
January 26, 2009... In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To compare left carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and biochemical markers for atherogenesis in neonatal venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation...

Recent findings from Cardiff University highlight research in angiology.
January 26, 2009... According to recent research published in the journal Naunyn - Schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, "The effects of ischaemia and reoxygenation on cardiac contractile function can be abrogated by ischaemic preconditioning (IPC). We tested...

Study findings from P.L.S. Ljungman et al broaden understanding of arrhythmia.
January 26, 2009... According to recent research from Stockholm, Sweden, "Air pollution has been associated with ventricular arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for exposure periods of 24-48 h. Only two studies have...

Research on intravascular reported by scientists at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.
January 26, 2009... According to recent research published in the International Heart Journal, "Stent deployment during coronary intervention has become more and more common recently. Inappropriate stent deployment may lead to unexpected high mortality and...

Findings in life sciences reported from E.J. Lee and co-researchers.
January 26, 2009... "The flavonoid naringin has been shown to play a role in preventing the development of cardiovascular disease. However, the exact molecular mechanisms underlying the roles of integrated cell cycle regulation and MAPK signaling pathways in the...

Investigators at Wythenshawe Hospital have published new data on tachycardia.
January 26, 2009... According to recent research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, "Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) includes all forms of tachycardia that either arise above the bifurcation of the bundle of His or that have mechanisms dependent...

Reports from University of Texas, Department of Molecular Biology highlight recent research in life sciences.
January 26, 2009... Data detailed in 'microRNA-133a regulates cardiomyocyte proliferation and suppresses smooth muscle gene expression in the heart' have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "MicroRNAs (miRNAs) modulate gene expression by...

Studies from Shantou University, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases describe new findings in proteomics.(Report)
January 26, 2009... A report, 'Urotensin II is an autocrine/paracrine growth factor for aortic adventitia of rat,' is newly published data in Regulatory Peptides. "Urotensin II (UII) is a potent vasoconstrictive peptide; however, its significance in vascular...

Findings from University of Texas provide new insights into angiotensins.(Report)
January 26, 2009... According to recent research published in the journal Human Genetics, "The aim of this study is to examine whether the ACE-I/D, AGT-M235T, and AT1R-A1166C polymorphisms of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) genes are associated with...

Baskent University, Medical Department reports research in cardiology.
January 26, 2009... According to recent research from Adana, Turkey, "Direct stenting without predilatation is a well-defined, feasible method with bare metal stents. Direct stenting has also been shown to be safe and feasible with drug-eluting stents, however,...