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Cardiopulmonary Bypass Increases Endothelial Dysfunction After Pulmonary Ischaemia-Reperfusion in An Animal Model.

CPB significantly increased the IR-mediated effects on pulmonary endothelial dysfunction. Therefore, the use of CPB during lung transplantation could be deleterious, by increasing endothelial dysfunction.

Thrombocytosis and Neutrophilia Associated with Oxygenator Failure and Protamine Reaction after Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case Report and Literature Review

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.