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By Mariette Geest | Oct 16, 1999

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Answered by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

heart-lung machine effects?

Dear Doctors

I would like to know if there are any side effectts on the use of a heart-lung machine during a heart surgery. I read somewhere that there is an increased risk for cancer. Is this true? Are there any other side effects?

Thanks very much for your reply

Mariette

Tags: Heart, Bypass Surgery, Cancer, cognitive, neurological, Heart surgery

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CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

Oct 16, 1999

There is no increased risk of cancer. The major risk appears to be neurological problems, especially subtle changes in cognitive function.

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