Effects of preoperative magnesium therapy on arrhythmias and myocardial ischemia during off-pump coronary surgery

Besogul Y., Gemalmaz H., Aslan R.

ANNALS OF THORACIC MEDICINE, vol.4, no.3, pp.137-139, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 4 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/1817-1737.53355
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF THORACIC MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.137-139
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Heart manipulation during off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery may cause hemodynamic instability, and temporary coronary arterial occlusion may lead to myocardial ischemia. To reduce this, perioperative beta-blocking agents or calcium antagonists can be administrated. The effects of perioperative administration of magnesium on myocardial function were studied in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.