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Case report: Woven-like coronary arteries in a patient with polycythemia vera

Abstract Background Woven coronary artery (WCA) is a rare and underdiagnosed congenital anomaly that involves multiple thin and tortuous epicardial arterial conduits reassembling distally into a single lumen. Recanalized thrombus..

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High Hemoglobin Level As a Limiting Factor for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract We report the case of a 47 year old male who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome after bariatric surgery, requiring a venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. An inadequate extracorporeal membrane..

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Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution for A Patient with Secondary Polycythemia Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement Due to Severe Aortic Stenosis – A…

Abstract Background A high hematocrit level in patients with erythrocytosis is linked with increased blood viscosity and increased risk of thromboembolism. Therefore, it is necessary to adequately lower the hematocrit..

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