Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9978751 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Oxidative injury to proteins occurs during pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass. Cyanotic children are most at risk, particularly those undergoing prolonged procedures, in whom elevation of the protein 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine/tyrosine ratio is associated with increased postoperative morbidity.
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Authors
Meredith L. (FRACP), Catherine PhD, Michael J. DPhil, Jennifer K. PhD, Graham (FACS), David S. (FRACP),