Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comparative StudyA comparison of the effect of aprotinin and ε-aminocaproic acid on renal function in children undergoing cardiac surgery.
To assess the incidence of renal injury among pediatric patients who received aprotinin while undergoing cardiac surgery compared with those who received ε-aminocaproic acid (EACA). ⋯ In this retrospective study, the authors observed a higher odds of AKI for aprotinin usage compared with EACA, suggesting that the known concern for adults with adverse kidney effects with aprotinin is also appropriate for pediatric patients.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comment Letter Meta Analysis Comparative StudyLevosimendan does not reduce mortality in cardiac surgery.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comment Letter Meta AnalysisDo volatile anesthetics reduce mortality in coronary artery bypass graft surgery?