Abstract Background Patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) undergoing minimally invasive modified Morrow procedure may be vulnerable to postoperative pulmonary dysfunction. During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), lung-protective ventilation has been proposed,..
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Abstract Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of optimized ultrafiltration on perioperative electrolytes, acid–base balance, and pulmonary function during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in infants with low body weight (under..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Although reduced lung function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with higher risk of death following cardiac surgery, preoperative spirometry is not performed routinely. The aim..
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