Remifentanil improves left ventricular diastolic parameters in patients with impaired diastolic function: a prospective clinical study

Abstract Background Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction has a significant impact on perioperative morbidity and mortality, and its incidence is high in elderly individuals. Anesthetic agents may impair diastolic function, which may increase the incidence of perioperative complications. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Özge Köner, Mustafa Aytek Şimşek, Nurcan Kızılcık, Çiğdem Koca, Ayça Türer Cabbar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02425-9