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Comparison of Membrane Lung Function at Different Altitudes: A Prospective Two-Center Study in Xining and Beijing

Abstract Background The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has expanded significantly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but membrane lung (ML) function at high altitudes remains unexplored. This study aimed..

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Is altitude friend or foe in unrepaired congenital heart disease? A case report

Abstract Background Some unrestrictive congenital shunts put patients at high risk for developing irreversible pulmonary vascular disease if not closed in the first year of life. Living at high altitude..

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