Postpericardiotomy Syndrome Incidence, Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies: Experience at Two Collaborative Centers
Postpericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) is worsening or new formation of pericardial and/or pleural effusion mostly 1 to 6 weeks after cardiac surgery, as a result of autoimmune inflammatory reaction within pleural and pericardial space. Its incidence varies among different studies and registries (2% to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Research
2019-01-01
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Series: | Acta Clinica Croatica |
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Online Access: | https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/322026 |