Does nesiritide enhance myocardial protection during the revascularization of acutely ischemic myocardium?
In a porcine model of acute coronary occlusion simulating urgent CABG surgery, the intraoperative infusion of nesiritide limits myocardial injury.
A 4-year treatment with clodronate+calcium/vitamin D3 supplements does not significantly improve osteoporosis or osteopenia in primary biliary cirrhosis women in menopause, but prevents the natural bone loss in these patients. Extensive international trials are warranted to optimize the prevention and treatment of bone loss in primary biliary cirrhosis.