Does verapamil attenuate renal tubular apoptosis in response to partial unilateral ureteral obstruction?
The expression of p53, Fas and PCNA molecules is associated with long-term partial ureteral obstruction, whereas verapamil seems to be a protective agent against apoptotic changes.
Once procedural proficiency is acquired, endoaortic balloon clamping in MIMVS is a safe and effective technique. Despite the fact that this patient cohort also includes combined and redo procedures, the observed mortality and stroke rate compared favorably with the existing literature on primary isolated mitral valve surgery irrespective of the approach.