At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Preoperative Infusion of Levosimendan in High Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Retrospective Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating preoperative infusion of levosimendan and no preoperative infusion of levosimendan for Cardiac Disease and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this retrospective study will be to investigate the effect of the preoperative administration of levosimendan on the outcome of patients with compromised cardiac function undergoing cardiac surgery
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
the study group will consist of patients who have received a continuous infusion of levosimendan 0.1 μg/kg/min for 24 hours before cardiac surgery
the control group will consist of patients who proceeded to the cardiac operation without any infusion for 24 hours preoperatively