Viruses in the Respiratory Tract in Elective Cardiac Surgery Patients
van Paassen J,
Swets MZ,
Groeneveld GH
et al.
Abstract:Objectives: Acute respiratory distress syndrome after cardiac surgery is a severe complication that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The presence of viruses in the respiratory tract is postulated to be one of multiple factors attributing to development of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), but studies report conflicting results. Since this possible risk factor can potentially be influenced by screening or vaccination, we aimed to further investigate the role of viruses in the developme… Show more
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