European Heart Journal Advance Access originally published online on December 1, 2006
European Heart Journal 2007 28(10):1192; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehl398
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In-line filtration of intravenous fluids retains spearhead-shaped particles from the vascular system after open-heart surgery
PICU and Paediatric Cardiology, Medical School Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Street 1, Hannover, Niedersachen 30625, Germany
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Looking at the potential benefit of in-line filtration in reducing major complications occurring during intensive care unit stay, we would like to present the electron microscopy