Effective and rapid sealing of coronary, aortic and atrial suture lines †.

Objectives: Cardiac surgical procedures carry a high risk of perioperative bleeding. Surgical sealants are often used to prevent suture line bleeding. PreveLeak™ is a surgical sealant composed of bovine serum albumin, a polyaldehyde cross-linker, and other components that forms a soft, flexible, water-tight, mechanical seal that is biocompatible and bioresorbable.

Myocardial revascularisation in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction. Early and midterm results.

Aims: This retrospective study evaluates early and midterm results in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction.

Technique: Ninety-seven consecutive patients with coronary artery disease and ejection fraction of left ventricle (LVEF) less or equal to 25 % underwent elective coronary artery bypass graft procedure between September 1998 and December 2001. Mean age at operation was 66 (47-86) years.