Separate perfusion of the upper and lower body under different temperatures combined with a pulmonary artery vent is a useful and safe adjunct for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patients with low left ventricular function and aortic regurgitation.
Supports feasibility of separate upper-lower body perfusion with PA vent in low-LVEF TAAA repair with AR; leaves open confirmation in prospective studies.
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