Perioperative hypertension associated neurohumoral stress response in craniotomy patients: Effects of β-blocker and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

ConclusionsPretreatment with atenolol or lisinopril significantly attenuated perioperative hypertension in patients undergoing craniotomy procedures. Lisinopril was better in lowering perioperative MAP while atenolol attenuated HR changes. RAAS inhibition may be the possible mechanism responsible for this hypertension effect in craniotomy procedures.
Source: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research