World's Largest Resource for Cardiovascular Perfusion
In this article, we discuss the "deleterious" effects of the oxidative stress of the extracorporeal circulation and the up-to-date theories of "ideal'' myocardial protection.
Postoperative bleeding in children undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB was linked to younger age, longer CPB duration and significant postoperative reduction in platelet count and function. Larger studies are needed to confirm our results and define strategies to reduce postoperative bleeding in these patients.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted higher education, medical education, and healthcare globally. To succeed in times of uncertainty, medical schools will have to adapt to the post-COVID-19 era and renew their international activities. To make a difference in communities at the local, national, and international levels, they must strengthen their global presence.
