Comparison of Levosimendan Versus IABP in Patients with Poor Left Ventricular Function Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.

CONCLUSION: We found that starting levosimendan infusion after induction of anesthesia is an acceptable option in comparison to IABP. The use of levosimendan in high-risk cardiac patients is comparable to IABP in improving hemodynamics during and after conventional on-pump CABG and results in a shorter ICU stay.
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Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - February 26, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Omar A, Eldegwy M, Allam M, Rouchdy A, Soliman SAH, Dawou O, Elshihy E Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research