The Effects of Levosimendan and Sodium Nitroprusside Combination on Left Ventricular Functions After Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients.

CONCLUSION: This study showed that LS and SNP combination impressive increase in left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions including LVEF. The use of this combination achieved more less inotrophics and IABP requirement. We therefore suggest preoperative and peroperative levosimendan and SNP combination. PMID: 27583039 [PubMed]

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Source: Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal - September 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: Open Cardiovasc Med J Source Type: research