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Does atrial preservation improve cardiac output after a transplant?
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Yes: Because the atrium generates up to 30% of the cardiac output. It is called atrial kick.
Answered 11/26/2013
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No: It is not for that purpose -- but to prevent arrhythmia.
Answered 5/9/2013
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