Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9095078 | Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusion: Levosimendan can be used for postoperative rescue therapy for patients difficult to wean from CPB. Also, elective preoperative initiation of levosimendan seems applicable to patients with high perioperative risk or compromised LV function.
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Authors
Krista MD, Raili MD, PhD, Veli-Pekka MD, PhD,