NewEra Cardiac Care 2003 - OPCABG

The included MP3-formated audio files were recorded at the NewEra Cardiac Care 2003 conference, held January 3-5, 2003.

Presentation titles link directly to the MP3 audio files.

OPCABG Randomized Trials
Presenter: Mercedes K.C. Dullum, MD
Objectives: a) Explain trial data comparing on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafts, and b) ascertain differences in bleeding, stroke, durability, and survival.

Neurocognitive Data from the Co-Op CABG Trial
Presenter: Mehmet C. Oz, MD
Objectives: a) Discuss whether OPCABG affects neurocognitive function, and b) evaluate the reliability of neurocognitive studies and diffusion-weighted MRI.

Anastomotic Devices for Coronary Bypass Surgery
Presenter: David H. Adams, MD
Objectives: a) Describe proximal and distal coronary anastomotic devices, and b) summarize clinical experience with select devices.