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Endothelial glycocalyx disruption after cardiac surgery in infants

Authors: V Sheward, S Tibby, H Bangalore, A Durward, I Murdoch

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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The endothelial glycocalyx (EGX) modulates vascular permeability and inflammation. It is disrupted by ischaemia-reperfusion. We hypothesised that cardiopulmonary bypass would elevate markers of EGX shedding, which would be associated with increased postoperative inflammation. …
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Title
Endothelial glycocalyx disruption after cardiac surgery in infants
Authors
V Sheward
S Tibby
H Bangalore
A Durward
I Murdoch
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9502

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