The effect of milrinone on the right ventricular function in patients with reduced right ventricular function undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery

This investigation evaluated the effect of continuous milrinone infusion on right ventricular (RV) function during off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) surgery in patients with reduced RV function. Fifty patients scheduled for OPCAB, with thermodilution RV ejection fraction (RVEF)

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Published in:Journal of Korean medical science 2006-10, Vol.21 (5), p.854-858
Main Authors: Lee, Jong Hwa, Oh, Young Jun, Shim, Yon Hee, Hong, Yong Woo, Yi, Gijong, Kwak, Young Lan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Blood Pressure - drug effects
Coronary Artery Bypass, Off-Pump
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Female
Heart Rate - drug effects
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Milrinone - pharmacology
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors - pharmacology
Ventricular Function, Right - drug effects
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Summary:This investigation evaluated the effect of continuous milrinone infusion on right ventricular (RV) function during off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) surgery in patients with reduced RV function. Fifty patients scheduled for OPCAB, with thermodilution RV ejection fraction (RVEF)
ISSN:1011-8934