Is perfusionist a doctor?
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No, they aren't.
They specialize in the operation of the heart-lung machine, also known as the cardiopulmonary bypass machine, during surgical procedures. Their primary role is to maintain the patient's blood circulation and oxygenation when the patient's heart is temporarily stopped during surgeries
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