Minimizing the risk of perioperative stroke by clampless off-pump bypass surgery: a retrospective observational analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>Stroke is a devastating complication after coronary artery bypass grafting, occurring in 1.4% to 4.3% of patients. A major cause of stroke is cerebral embolization of aortic atheromatous debris or calcified plaques. This report analy...

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Main Authors: Hilker Michael, Arlt Mathias, Keyser Andreas, Schopka Simon, Klose Alexander, Diez Claudius, Schmid Christof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/5/1/14