New anesthesia combo may protect elderly hearts during surgery

NCT ID NCT07002073

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested two different drug mixtures (Ketodex and Ketofol) to see which one causes fewer dangerous drops in blood pressure when putting elderly patients to sleep for surgery. 102 adults over 65 having non-cardiac surgery took part. The goal was to find a safer way to start anesthesia in older people.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University Hospitals

    Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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