Abstract Objectives After cardiac surgery, long aortic clamping times and extracorporeal circulation times are associated with worse outcomes. This study compares hemodynamic performance, myocardial metabolism, and ultrastructural preservation in rat..
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Abstract The protective effects of preprocedural esmolol on myocardial injury and hemodynamics have not, to date, been investigated in patients who were scheduled for cardiac surgeries under a cardiopulmonary bypass..
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Abstract Objective To assess whether the administration of the ultra-short–acting β-blocker esmolol in cardiac surgery could have a cardioprotective effect that translates into improved postoperative outcomes. Design Single-center, double-blinded, parallel-group..
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