Inflammatory Response in Patients under Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery and Clinical Implications: A Review of the Relevance of Dexmedetomidine Use

• Published in: ISRN anesthesiology Vol. 2014; pp. 1 - 28
• Main Authors: Bulow, Neusa Maria Heinzmann, Colpo, Elisângela, Duarte, Marta Frescura, Correa, Eduardo Francisco Mafassioly, Schlosser, Rochelle Silveira, Lauda, Anelise, Kade, Ige Joseph, Rocha, João Batista Teixeira
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 01.12.2014

Despite the fact that coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) prolongs life and reduces symptoms in patients with severe coronary artery diseases, these benefits are accompanied by increased risks. Morbidity associated with cardiopulmonary bypass can be attri...