Is there a renoprotective value to leukodepletion during heart valve surgery? A randomized controlled trial (ROLO)
<strong>Background</strong> Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) adversely affects outcomes after cardiac surgery. A major mediator of AKI is the activation of leukocytes through exposure to the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. We evaluate the use of leukodepletion filters throughout bypass to prote...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2021
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