Warm blood cardioplegia versus cold crystalloid cardioplegia for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with low ejection fraction
Abstract Background Patients with reduced ejection fraction (EF) undergoing CABG are more likely to develop postoperative morbidity and mortality. It is controversial about which cardioplegia solution, temperature, and method of administration ensure optimal cardiac muscle preservation during CABG s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-05-01
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Series: | Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42077-020-00069-8 |