A Model for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Redesign
Introduction: A portion of patients undergoing cardiac surgery may develop focal and/or subtle brain injuries secondary to cardiac surgery. There is evidence […]
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The patient subsequently suffered a severe protamine reaction that was successfully managed. A review of the literature of similar patients and the relevant cellular and biochemical mechanisms in this setting are presented, with potential therapeutic approaches to prevent such complications noted.
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