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Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism in Cardiovascular and Aortic Procedures: A Narrative Review of the Mechanisms, Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention

Abstract Cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic complication of cardiothoracic surgery, extracorporeal circulation, mechanical circulatory support, and catheter-based cardiac interventions. During these procedures, gas may..

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Technical feasibility of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for gas embolism with ECMO support: a brief report

Abstract Background Gas embolism (GE) occurs when gas enters into the circulation. Whilst small quantities of gas may be harmless, massive, or systemic GE may be life-threatening, when associated with..

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