Intravenous iron administration before cardiac surgery reduces red blood cell transfusion in patients without anaemia.

Background: Reducing the need for blood transfusion among patients undergoing cardiac surgery FLA reduce postoperative complications and mortality. Our study aimed to assess the effects of administering preoperative i.v.

Animal Study of a Novel Device for Clampless Proximal Anastomosis in Coronary Bypass Surgery.

Purpose: Limitations of existing techniques for clampless proximal anastomosis (CPA) in coronary artery bypass grafting include air emboli and excessive bleeding. This study evaluated the safety and performance of a new device for performing CPA.

Description: The device includes a temporary adjustable sealing element that is connected by a catheter to a handle that controls its opening and closure.

Risk factors for limb surgical site infection following coronary artery bypass graft using open great saphenous vein harvesting: a retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: Our goal was to define risk factors for limb (leg) surgical site infections (SSIs) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with open saphenous vein grafting and to estimate their consequences for patients.

Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study in a primary and tertiary hospital in Israel that included all adult patients undergoing CABG with open saphenous vein harvesting (November 2014-August 2016). Patients were followed perioperatively from admission until 90 days postoperatively, including post-discharge follow-up.