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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1998; 46: 242-247
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1013080
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Myocardial Fluid Balance: Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications

H. J. Geissler, S. J. Allen
  • Department of Anesthesiology, The University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas, USA
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19. März 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Excess fluid in the myocardial interstitium is a common manifestation of many clinical states. Extracellular myocardial edema should be a concern for clinicians as it has been demonstrated to produce cardiac dysfunction. This paper will briefly discuss those factors governing myocardial fluid balance and review the evidence of myocardial edema in various diseases.

Key words

Myocardial edema - Cardiopulmonary bypass - Myocardial lymph flow - Cardiac function - Cardioplegia