Heart surgery sedative study reveals new insights
NCT ID NCT05577871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a sedative called dexmedetomidine affects heart function during off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure heart pumping ability in 36 patients with coronary artery disease. The goal was to see if this medication helps protect the heart during surgery.
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Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University
Ismailia, Egypt
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