Coagulation and fibrinolytic protein kinetics in cardiopulmonary bypass.

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Journal Article (Review)

The development of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) catopulted the field of cardiothoracic surgery into a new dimension--one that changed the lives of individuals with congenital and acquired heart disease worldwide. Despite its contributions, CPB has clear limitations and creates unique challenges for clinicians and patients alike, stemming from profound hemostatic pertubations and accompanying risk for bleeding and possibly thrombotic complications.

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Duke Authors

Becker, Richard Clinton

Cited Authors

Yavari, M; Becker, RC

Published Date

January 2009

Published In

Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis

Volume / Issue

27 / 1

Start / End Page

95 - 104

PubMed ID

18214639

Pubmed Central ID

18214639

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1573-742X

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0929-5305

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1007/s11239-007-0187-5

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