Noted white clots distal to arterial filter within the oxygenator of the bypass machine towards the end of the cardiopulmonary bypass case.Questions if it was possible thrombin or platelets.Patient's oxygenation and map remained stable throughout the surgery.Patient was slow to awaken postoperatively and it was felt he may have had an embolic stroke.Later testing indicated an embolic stroke, with micro embolism versus a major clot, along with increased swelling and a mass effect.The discharge summary noted anoxic encephalopathy.
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