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METHODS OF MYOCARDIAL MANAGEMENT DURING CARDIAC SURGERY, part 1

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

Continuous Normokalemic Coronary Perfusion: Empty Beating Heart Early intracardiac procedures were performed on normothermic, perfused, empty beating hearts. Experimental studies initially suggested that this method maintained "normal left ventricular function" for up to 3 hours of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with the heart empty and beating. However, current evidence shows this approach has limitations.

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The potential of AI in healthcare: A double-edged sword  

The Stitch

AI could rapidly revolutionize diagnosis, treatment and patient care; however, it also presents ethical and practical challenges. The post The potential of AI in healthcare: A double-edged sword appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.