Cerebral blood flow during cardiopulmonary bypass in pediatric cardiac surgery: the role of transcranial Doppler – a systematic review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound (TCD) is a sensitive, real time tool for monitoring cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFV). This technique is fast, accurate, reproducible and noninvasive. In the setting of congenital heart surgery, TCD...

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Main Authors: Sanders Stephen P, Iacoella Claudia, Giorni Chiara, Di Chiara Luca, Ricci Zaccaria, Polito Angelo, Picardo Sergio
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Acceso en liña:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/4/1/47