cLkF during blood cardioplegia attenuates myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury and reduces perioperative leakage of TnI, lactate and pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Studies in cardiac surgical patients have shown an association of hyperglycemia with increased incidences of sepsis, mediastinitis, prolonged mechanical ventilation, cardiac arrhythmias and longer intensive care and hospital stay.
“The Asian Equation” ________Click image to enlarge Photographer: Anna Lou Villena, Perfusionist Equipment: Digital Editing: Photoshop: Cropping: Hue & Contrast adjustments. Narrative: […]