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Prolonged IAP at 20 mmHg did not cause changes in general hemodynamics or gastrointestinal blood flow. Prolonged IAP at 30 mmHg caused reduced portal venous blood flow and reduced tissue flow in various abdominal organs, but no mucosal injury. A prolonged IAP of 40 mmHg represented a dangerous trauma to the animals.

Despite extended experience with ECC rewarming, improved handling strategies, and intensive care, no overall improvement in survival was observed. Good outcome was observed even among patients with a dismal prognosis.

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