Successful use of levosimendan as a primary inotrope in pediatric cardiac surgery: An observational study in 110 patients

Context: Levosimendan is a new generation inotrope with calcium sensitizing properties and proven benefits in adults. Aims: This study investigates the use of levosimendan as a first line inotrope in congenital heart surgery. Settings and Design: Prospective, observational study in a tertiary care...

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Main Authors: Reena Khantwal Joshi, Neeraj Aggarwal, Mridul Aggarwal, Rakesh Pandey, Veronique Dinand, Raja Joshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
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Online Access:http://www.annalspc.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2069;year=2016;volume=9;issue=1;spage=9;epage=15;aulast=Joshi