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1-34. COMPLICATIONS OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
As has been stated above, the first 48 postoperative hours are the most critical, and intensive care should be continued for several days until the patient is out of grave danger. Respiratory problems, hemorrhage, and shock are problems associated with any major insult to the body. The following paragraphs discuss complications associated with insult to the CV system in particular.
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