Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8938037 British Journal of Anaesthesia 2008 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
N2O increases plasma Hcy concentration; this effect is greater with a longer duration of anaesthesia. Hyperhomocysteinaemia is a risk factor for major postoperative complications. N2O-induced increases in plasma Hcy concentration may be a cause of postoperative cardiovascular morbidity.
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Effect of nitrous oxide on plasma homocysteine and folate in patients undergoing major surgery
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