Effects of Propofol, Desflurane, and Sevoflurane on Recovery of Myocardial Function after Coronary Surgery in Elderly High-risk Patients

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Authors

Stefan De Hert · Essex Cardiothoracic Centre

Stefanie Cromheecke · Stafford College

Pieter W. ten Broecke · Stafford College

Els Mertens · Stafford College

Ivo G. De Blier · San Diego Cardiac Center

Bernard Stockman · San Diego Cardiac Center

Inez Rodrigus ·

Abstract

Sevoflurane and desflurane but not propofol preserved left ventricular function after CPB in high-risk coronary surgery patients with less evidence of myocardial damage postoperatively.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cardiac Ischemia and Reperfusion Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 99, Issue 2, pp. 314-323

DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200308000-00013

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