St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) GENERIC NAME: Hypericum perforatum. BRAND NAME: St. John's Wort. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: St. John's wort is a commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement that is used to treat mild depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. St. John's wort is a plant that has bright yellow flowers.
Coronary artery chronic total occlusion (CTO) is complete or almost complete blockage of a coronary artery for 30 or more days. Coronary CTO is caused by a heavy build-up of atherosclerotic plaque within the artery.
Nerve palsy is one of the most serious tourniquet complications. Direct pressure beneath the cuff and shearing pressures at the edge of the cuff are the major causes of this complication. It would, therefore, seem logical to use the lowest pressure that causes arterial occlusion.