Why the study?
Does continuing propranolol until 12-48 hours before surgery increase complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Does continuing propranolol until 12-48 hours before surgery increase complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Propranolol can be safely continued until 24 to 48 hours before coronary artery surgery without increasing the risk of perioperative complications or mortality.
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May support continuing propranolol preoperatively without added risk in cardiac surgery; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Kaplan et al. (1975) studied this question.
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