Moderate hypothermia >=24 and
CONCLUSIONS
Moderate hypothermia for HCA during ACP is being used with increasing frequency, but has not been thoroughly evaluated in patients undergoing cardiovascular reoperations. Our experience suggests that in patients with previous cardiac surgery who are undergoing hemiarch and total aortic arch operations, moderate hypothermia is safe and produces respectable results.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Preventza, O., Garcia, A., Kashyap, S. A., Akvan, S., Cooley, D. A., Simpson, K., Rammou, A., Price, M. D., Omer, S., Bakaeen, F. G., Cornwell, L. D., Coselli, J. S. Tags: Extracorporeal circulation, Pericardium, Vascular malformations AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research
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