Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2882348 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Cerebral emboli are more prevalent during on-pump CABG. At discharge from hospital, neurocognitive function is better after off-pump surgery, possibly as a result of the lower embolic load. However, the difference in neurocognitive function does not persist at 6 weeks and 6 months.
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Authors
Reza MRCS, J. Martin PhD, Hugh S. FRCP, Juan Carlos MD, DSc, Marjan FRCS,