Biocompatible circuits : inflammation and soluble adhesion molecules after cardiopulmonary bypass
ABSTRACT In the modern era, the most common post-operative complications following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are neurocognitive deficits (NCD) and atrial fibrillation (AF). Both morbidities have been linked to inflammation resulting from surgery, anesthesia and CPB. Microemboli, inadequate oxygen...
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University of Saskatchewan
2011
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Online Access: | http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-06182011-085623/ |