Microplegia in cardiac surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Claire M OwenSanjay AsopaAndrea L Baden Nicola King

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2020)

Microplegia has similar effects to other types of cardioplegia and is beneficial with regard to spontaneous return of heartbeat, inotropic support, ICU stay, and CK-MB release.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome