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Kittleson MM et al. - There is a strong, graded relationship between the within-individual increase in NT-proBNP and the odds of significant rejection independent of hemodynamic parameters. These results suggest that the change in NT-proBNP rather than absolute BNP levels may offer a non-invasive approach to detect rejection.


Today in Cardiac Surgery...keeping you current

Comparison of Two-Year Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With and Without Peripheral Artery Disease
The American Journal of Cardiology, 11/09/09

On-Pump versus Off-Pump Coronary-Artery Bypass Surgery
New England Journal of Medicine, 11/05/09

Evaluation of Patients With Severe Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis Who Do Not Undergo Aortic Valve Replacement
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 11/20/09

Today in Transplantation...keeping you current

Outcomes After Liver Transplant in Patients Aged 70 Years or Older Compared With Those Younger Than 60 Years
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 11/02/09

Hepatocellular carcinoma and evidence-based surgery
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 11/18/09

Systematic review of randomized trials on vasoconstrictor drugs for hepatorenal syndrome
Hepatology, 11/04/09