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Fluid accumulation after closure of atrial septal defects: the role of colloid osmotic pressure

Abstract OBJECTIVES Following paediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), there is a tendency for fluid accumulation. The colloid osmotic pressure of plasma (COPp) and interstitial fluid (COPi) are determinants..

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Insertion of the Avalon Cannula for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Patient with an Implanted ASD Occlusion Device

Abstract Cardiopulmonary AG, Rastatt, Germany) can be effective in patients requiring venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Proper placement of the cannula is important in..

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Neonatal Closure of Apical Ventricular Septal Defect

Abstract A 2-week-old, 3.5 kg child was transferred from a distant hospital (300 miles away) on congestive heart failure. Suspected diagnosis was ventricular septal defect (VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD),..

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