Dialysis Outperforms Diuretics in Preventing Fluid Overload in Infants After Cardiac Surgery When infants receive heart surgery, fluid overload after the procedure can present high risks of morbidity and mortality. Fluid overload can impair lung function and reduce cardiac output. Meanwhile, imbalances in electrolyte levels present potentially fatal arrhythmia risks.
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