Revista médica de Chile
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When the ascending aorta and the femoral artery cannot be used for extracorporeal circulation, an emerging alternative is the use of axillary artery. ⋯ When the ascending aorta and the femoral artery cannot be used, axillary artery is a good alternative for extracorporeal circulation.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2003
Editorial Historical Article[The University of Chile School of medicine : 170 years serving the country].
The first course on Medical Sciences in Chile was inaugurated in 1833, being its director William C Blest, MD, an Irish physician graduated in Edinburgh University. Therefore, Dr. Blest can be considered the founder of Chilean formal medical education. ⋯ The academic promotion of its faculty members is based in a strict evaluation. During its existence, the Faculty has graduated a large number of physicians and other health care professionals. Our country should be grateful to the University of Chile Faculty of Medicine, in its 170th birthday, for its outstanding contribution to the development, welfare and happiness of Chilean society.