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Retrograde Autologous Priming of the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Reduces Blood Transfusion in Small Adults: a Prospective, Randomized Trial
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Short-Term Results of Bilateral Internal Mammary Arterial Grafting for Patients Aged 60–75 Years
Bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting has a good long-term survival rate and graft patency rate, but it is only recommended in […]
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