Modified cardiopulmonary bypass with low priming volume for blood conservation in cardiac valve replacement surgery
Abstract Background The adverse effects of cardiopulmonary bypass during open cardiac surgery, including hemodilution, seem to be inevitable, especially for patients who generally have a relatively lower BMI with relatively small blood volumes. This study reports the modification and use of a cardio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02175-8 |