Statin pretreatment reduces myocardial damage after coronary surgery and could improve both short- and long-term results.

Combined clopidogrel and aspirin overcome single drug resistances, are safe for bleeding and improve venous graft patency.

The strategy guided by platelet function testing for off-pump CABG offers improved guidance for optimal timing of CABG in patients treated with clopidogrel. This strategy significantly reduces postoperative bleeding and blood consumption, and has a shorter waiting time for surgery than current clinical practice.

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This initial experience provides evidence that sildenafil may be used in postoperative Fontan operation with positive effectiveness.