Levosimendan vs. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Meta-Analysis.

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Authors

Yanjie Wang · Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Jinluan Qu · Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dan Sheng · Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Xiang long Sun · Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Liqin Zhong · Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Yingjie Wu · Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hao Liang

Abstract

Levosimendan may improve recovery and hemodynamic outcomes in high-risk CABG patients compared to IABP but may be associated with a higher, though non-significant, risk of mediastinitis. Further high-quality studies are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 41, Issue 3

DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2025-0057

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