Heart surgery sedative may shield the heart from damage
NCT ID NCT04871308
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether dexmedetomidine, a sedative that preserves breathing better than other drugs, can protect the heart during cardiac bypass surgery. Researchers measured heart damage in 224 adults undergoing heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal was to see if this drug reduces injury and inflammation after surgery.
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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