Effect of preoperative statin therapy on myocardial protection and morbidity endpoints following off-pump coronary bypass surgery in patients with elevated C-reactive protein level

Effect of preoperative statin therapy on myocardial protection and morbidity endpoints following off-pump coronary bypass surgery in patients with elevated C-reactive protein level

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of preoperative statin therapy on myocardial protection and morbidity endpoints following off-pump coronary bypass graft surgery (OPCAB) in patients with elevated serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels.MethodsOf the 49...

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Main Authors: Young Song, Young Lan Kwak, Yong Seon Choi, Jong Chan Kim, Sang Baek Heo, Jae Kwang Shim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2010-02-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Subjects:
c-reactive protein
off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery
statin
Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-58-136.pdf

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