ardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is widely preferred to maintain systemic perfusion and oxygenation during cardiac surgery. Tissue hypoperfusion due to circulatory failure during CPB may lead to an increase in lactate levels secondary to anaerobic metabolism. 1,2 Studies have shown that high lactate levels are associated with poor outcomes in many clinical conditions, including cardiac surgery. 3 Blood lactate levels are also
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