Incidence of Postoperative Stroke Using the Heartstring Device in 1,380 Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients With Mild to Severe Atherosclerosis of the Ascending Aorta.

CONCLUSIONS: Compared with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons predicted risk for stroke, the Heartstring proximal anastomotic device can be safely used with all aortic grades. The most prominent benefit appears to be for patients with grade II disease and greater.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 11, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Thourani VH, Razavi SA, Nguyen TC, Kilgo PD, Puskas JD, Guyton RA, Lattouf OM, Leshnower BG, Chen EP, Sarin EL, Halkos ME Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research