• Ann. Thorac. Surg. · May 1995

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    Macroemboli and microemboli during cardiopulmonary bypass.

    • C I Blauth.
    • Cardiothoracic Unit, Guy's Hospital, London, England.
    • Ann. Thorac. Surg. 1995 May 1; 59 (5): 1300-3.

    AbstractMacroscopic and microscopic emboli of gas, biologic aggregates, and inorganic debris can occur during cardiac operations with cardiopulmonary bypass and may result in end-organ ischemia. In the current era pump-generated embolism is a diminishing cause of perioperative neurologic injury, which now appears to be related mostly to atheroembolism from manipulation of the atherosclerotic ascending aorta, and presents a continuing technical challenge to the surgeon.

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