Advancing Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology: Right Ventricular Function,Cannabis Use,Ventilation Techniques,and Emerging Trends

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transesophageal echocardiography cardiac anesthesia right ventricular function manual ventilation preoperative hypoalbuminemia preoperative cannabis use

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