J Cardiovasc Surg
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of temperature strategy during cardiopulmonary bypass on cerebral oxygen balance.
Cerebral injury is the most serious complication of cardiopulmonary perfusion (CPB). With the advent of warm heart surgery, the effect of temperature strategy during perfusion and its effect on cerebral oxygen balance needs further study. ⋯ During pump flows employed in this study, cerebral oxygen balance and perfusion appear unaffected by temperature.