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Dexmedetomidine as a Perioperative Adjunct in Valvular Cardiac Surgery

2025-09-07 anesthesia Title + abstract only
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BackgroundValvular heart surgery is associated with considerable perioperative risks including hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, renal dysfunction and prolonged ICU stay. Dexmedetomidine a selective 2-adrenoceptor agonist, provides sedation and sympatholysis and has been investigated as a cardioprotective adjunct. ObjectivesTo evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine on intraoperative hemodynamic stability and postoperative outcomes in adult patients undergoing valvular replacement surgery. ...

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