Why the study?
Does Trendelenburg positioning improve cardiac performance after cardiac surgery?
Population
12 patients after cardiac surgery (referencing the study by Reuter et al.)
Design
Editorial
Authors
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The hemodynamic response to preload-increasing maneuvers like the Trendelenburg position depends on the baseline relative cardiac load, which may explain variable patient responses.
Does Trendelenburg positioning improve cardiac performance after cardiac surgery?
Hert et al. (2004) studied this question.
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