Cardiac and renal protective effects of dexmedetomidine in cardiac surgeries: A randomized controlled trial

Background: Cardiac and renal injuries are common insults after cardiac surgeries that contribute to perioperative morbidity and mortality. Dexmedetomidine has been shown to protect several organs against ischemia/reperfusion-(I/R) induced injury. We performed a randomized controlled trial to assess...

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Main Authors: A S Ammar, K M Mahmoud, Z A Kasemy, M A Helwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2016;volume=10;issue=4;spage=395;epage=401;aulast=Ammar