Successful management of massive pulmonary embolism occurring during cardiopulmonary bypass for mitral valve replacement.
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چکیده
Massive pulmonary embolism occurred during cardiopulmonary bypass in a patient requiring mitral valve replacement. Successful management of this unusual problem is described.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 73 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978