Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2880725 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The present study shows that contemporary CPB remains associated with a striking activation of all complement pathways and its terminal component. The use of CS decreases the activation of the complement alternative pathway.
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Authors
Bertrand MD, MS, Michel MD, Catherine MS, Mariève MD, Michel MD, Denis MD, Louis P. MD, PhD,