The American journal of medicine
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Meta Analysis
Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists to prevent perioperative cardiovascular complications: a meta-analysis.
To investigate the effects of alpha(2)-adrenergic agonists on perioperative mortality and cardiovascular complications in adults undergoing surgery. ⋯ Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists reduce mortality and myocardial infarction following vascular surgery. During cardiac surgery, they reduce ischemia and may also have effects on mortality and myocardial infarction. Large randomized trials are needed to evaluate these agents during cardiac and vascular surgery.