Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2983930 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Severe acidosis during cardioplegic arrest, independent of ischemia, adversely affects recovery of microvascular and left ventricular function and increases indices of apoptosis. This effect on apoptosis may influence long-term outcome after cardiac surgery.
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Authors
Kamal R. MD, Jun MD, PhD, Munir MD, Richard T. PhD, Cesario MD, PhD, Frank W. MD,