American heart journal
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American heart journal · Jan 2006
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyProspective randomized study comparing coronary artery bypass grafting with the new mini-extracorporeal circulation Jostra System or with a standard cardiopulmonary bypass.
To assess the potential benefits of a new concept of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the mini-extracorporeal circulation (MECC) Jostra System, we conducted a prospective randomized study among patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with a MECC Jostra System or with a standard CPB. ⋯ The MECC system is a new concept of CPB that seems to be reliable and safe. To perform CABG, the MECC provides an excellent surgical exposure like a standard CPB and a better biologic profile like CABG without CPB.