It has been suggested that desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) Since a significant platelet function defect may be the primary cause of hemorrhage, the use of platelet concentrateN and prostacyclin has been suggested.2', 17, A defect in ristocetin-induced platelet aggregation has been described in these patients,2 suggesting
The thoracic approach for cardiac surgery in a patient with a tracheostoma can result in difficult problems, such as mediastinitis, stoma necrosis or inadequate operative exposure. We present a distinct approach consisting of an incision at the second intercostal space, transverse sternum transection and longitudinal median sternotomy to the xiphoid process, performed for coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic valve replacement, in a patient with previous tracheotomy. This approach permitted adequate surgical exposure for cardiopulmonary bypass, aortic valve replacement and coronary revascularization procedures.
The shortage of ideal donor hearts has led to an extension of the classical donor criteria of age. Higher incidence of focal coronary artery disease has been found in this older donor population requiring conventional angioplasty therapy. The authors present two patients with early coronary angiogram post transplantation, requiring angioplasty and stent in the lesions found.
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