Search Results - "Mak, Andrew W.C."
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Mutational analysis clopidogrel resistance and platelet function in patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting
Published in Genomics (San Diego, Calif.) (01-06-2013)“…Clopidogrel is an oral antiplatelet pro-drug prescribed to 40million patients worldwide who are at risk for thrombotic events or receiving percutaneous…”
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Propensity matched analysis of bilateral internal mammary artery versus single left internal mammary artery grafting at 17-year follow-up: validation of a contemporary surgical experience
Published in European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery (01-04-2012)“…OBJECTIVES Bilateral internal mammary arteries (BIMA) remains widely underutilized in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Although prior research has…”
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Impact of New York Heart Association classification, advanced age and patient-prosthesis mismatch on outcomes in aortic valve replacement surgery
Published in Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (01-09-2012)“…OBJECTIVES More elderly patients (>80 years of age) are being referred for aortic valve replacement (AVR) with or without CABG. Current risk stratification…”
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Use of an objective tool to assess platelet inhibition prior to off-pump coronary surgery to reduce blood usage
Published in The Journal of invasive cardiology (01-02-2012)“…The current standard of care is to delay coronary surgery 5-7 days after clopidogrel exposure to prevent bleeding complications. We sought to determine the…”
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Perioperative predictors of midterm survival after aortic valve replacement
Published in Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals (01-06-2014)“…Background Elderly patients with aortic stenosis are under-referred for aortic valve replacement surgery. This study investigated the perioperative factors…”
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