Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2874876 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This study reviewed the utility of early postoperative noncontrast head CT in cardiac surgery patients. With focal neurologic deficits, this imaging modality was positive for approximately one third of patients, but rarely positive for NFD. Its use in this setting has limited utility.
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Authors
Claude A. MD, George J. MD, Maura A. MSN, Chase W. BA, Timothy J. MD, William A. MD, Rebecca F. MD, PhD, Guy M. MD, Duke E. MD, Glenn J. MD,