Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2985179 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2006 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
We conclude that pump-induced platelet aggregation is not caused by factors released from the tube or its coating but is initiated by short bouts of high shear stress, and its continuation is critically dependent on adenosine diphosphate. The latter might have clinical relevance for patients connected to extracorporeal systems.
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Piet PhD, Geert Jan MD, PhD,