Cerebral Protection at Moderate Hypothermia: Is an Inadequate Circle of Willis Only a Theoretical Concern?

Ann Thorac Surg

Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 127 S San Vicente Blvd, AHSP-Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Electronic address:

Published: November 2022

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