Is there a renoprotective value to leukodepletion during heart valve surgery? A randomized controlled trial (ROLO)
Abstract Background Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) adversely affects outcomes after cardiac surgery. A major mediator of AKI is the activation of leukocytes through exposure to the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. We evaluate the use of leukodepletion filters throughout bypass to protect against post-oper...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01402-4 |