Central Venous Oxygen Saturation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Predicts 3-Year Survival
The present report explores the connection between SvO2 during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and survival after cardiac surgery.
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Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo Controlled Study of Neuroprotection With Lidocaine in Cardiac Surgery
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