Heart drug showdown: which works better during bypass surgery?
NCT ID NCT05222256
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026
Summary
This study compared two drugs, levosimendan and adrenaline, given during heart bypass surgery to 60 patients with weak hearts (ejection fraction 30-40%). The goal was to see which drug better supports heart function during and right after surgery. Researchers measured heart pumping ability and other heart performance indicators using ultrasound.
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Assuit university
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 11511, Egypt
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