An unusual case of cardiac dysfunction after left ventricular reconstruction
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This report describes an unusual cause of low cardiac output after coronary artery bypass grafting and left ventricular remodeling. It details left ventricular remodeling techniques and discusses the most recent advances and outcomes. As well, significant attention is paid to the issues surrounding failure to separate from cardiopulmonary bypass.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006