Impact of myocardial protection during coronary bypass surgery on patient outcome
Mehlhorn U, Fattah M, Kuhn-Régnier F, Südkamp M, Geissler H, Raji M, Fischer U, de Vivie E. Impact of myocardial protection during coronary bypass surgery on patient outcome. Vascular 2001, 9: 482-486. PMID: 11489654, DOI: 10.1016/s0967-2109(01)00024-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary artery surgeryConventional cardioplegiaArtery surgeryMyocardial protectionRenal failureNeurological symptomsPatient outcomesUltra-short acting beta-blocker esmololIntensive care unit stayPerioperative myocardial infarction ratePreoperative left ventricular functionRoutine coronary artery surgeryBeta-blocker esmololTotal hospital stayPostoperative renal failureCoronary bypass surgeryMyocardial infarction rateContinuous coronary perfusionLeft ventricular functionMyocardial protection techniquesIntensive care unitMechanical circulatory supportPositive inotropic medicationTime of mobilizationCardioplegia technique