The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 1 , Pages 9-10 , July 2009

Man and machine: Understanding the complex physiologic interactions to reduce complications

  • Nicholas G. Smedira, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Nicholas G. Smedira, MD, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Thoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk F25, Cleveland, OH 44195.

Received 9 March 2009 ,Accepted 29 March 2009.

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PII: S0022-5223(09)00502-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.03.048

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 1 , Pages 9-10 , July 2009

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