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- Title
Xenon is not superior to isoflurane on cardiovascular function during experimental acute pulmonary hypertension.
- Authors
Roehl, A B; Steendijk, P; Rossaint, R; Bleilevens, C; Goetzenich, A; Hein, M
- Abstract
Acute right ventricular afterload increase is a known perioperative challenge for the anaesthetic regime especially for patients with a compromised right ventricle. The accused negative inotropic action of volatile anaesthetics, with the exception of xenon, might be crucial for the adaptation of the right ventricle.
- Publication
Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, 2012, Vol 56, Issue 4, p449
- ISSN
1399-6576
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1399-6576.2011.02624.x