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A prospective observational study on the effect of emboli exposure on cerebral autoregulation in cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Objective: Cerebrovascular autoregulation impairment has been associated with stroke risk in cardiac surgery. We hypothesized that greater arterial emboli exposure in open-chamber surgery might promote dysautoreguation. Methods: Forty patients..

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Air embolism: diagnosis and management

Abstract Air embolism is an uncommon, but potentially life-threatening event for which prompt diagnosis and management can result in significantly improved patient outcomes. Most air emboli are iatrogenic. Arterial air..

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