The impact of a reduced dose of dexamethasone on glucose control after coronary artery bypass surgery

The impact of a reduced dose of dexamethasone on glucose control after coronary artery bypass surgery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intensive insulin therapy to maintain normoglycemia after cardiac surgery reduces morbidity and mortality. We investigated the magnitude and duration of hyperglycemia caused by dexamethasone administered after cardiopulmonary bypass....

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Main Authors: Boonstra Piet W, van der Horst Iwan CC, Janse Marcel, Drost José T, Hoekstra Miriam, Vogelzang Mathijs, Zijlstra Felix, Loef Bert G, Nijsten Maarten WN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/6/1/39

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