Effect of body mass index on early outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.

Objective: To assess the impact of body mass index on early outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in terms of morbidity and mortality.

Methods: This retrospective comparative study was conducted at Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology, Multan, Pakistan, and comprised data of patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting from December 2007 to December 2015. Analysis of variance and chi-square test were used for analysis of groups formed on the basis of body mass index.

New modification of modified bentall procedure (A single centre experience).

Background And Objectives: Modified Bentall procedure has become a gold standard in the treatment of combined aortic root and aortic valve diseases. Bleeding is an important predictor of morbidity and mortality after the Bentall operation. Our objective was to evaluate the early outcomes of Modified Button-Bentall procedure with cuff technique for aortic root replacement surgery regarding hemostasis.

Comparison of semi-continuous and interrupted suture techniques for mitral valve replacement.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of semi-continuous technique and interrupted suture technique for mitral valve replacement in early post-operative period.

Methods: The randomised prospective study was conducted at Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology, Multan, Pakistan, from December 2012 to December 2014 The patients were divided into two equal groups: Group I patients underwent semi-continuous technique for mitral valve replacement, and Group II underwent interrupted technique. Data was analysed using SPSS 16.