| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652963 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Shed mediastinal blood undergoing transformation within the pericardium appears to be an important contributing factor to POAF. Strategies to prevent shed mediastinal blood from pooling around the heart might be considered in developing future paradigms for prevention of POAF.
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Authors
Samuel MD, Louis P. MD, PhD, Philippe MD, MS, Edward M. MD, A. Marc MD, James MD, Spencer MD,