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J L Ratliff, J D Hill, R J Fallat, J Parrot, H J Tucker.
Abstract
A series of patients supported with long-term venoarterial perfusion is presented. Gas exchange was achieved with a membrane oxygenator at flows usually in excess of 50% of the patient's baseline cardiac output. Perfusions were maintained for 7 to 12 days. Two major complications were encountered: thromboembolic myocardial infarction and liquefaction necrosis of the lung. Possible etiologies and suggestions for prevention are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1975 PMID： 1130894 DOI： 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)64429-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN： 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330