Abstract Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is an essential component of many cardiac surgical procedures, but carries inherent risks related to its reliance on extracorporeal circulation and mechanical circuitry. Mechanical complications, though..
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Abstract Purpose Cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is frequently complicated by excessive bleeding because of coagulopathy. Contact of blood with the CPB circuit is a major contributor. While several..
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