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Does intra-operative use of magnesium sulfate cause bleeding complications in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting?
Does intra-operative use of magnesium sulfate cause bleeding complications in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting?
This editorial discusses the potential bleeding risks associated with the empirical intra-operative use of magnesium sulfate during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
Magnesium sulfate is often used empirically in cardiac surgical settings. Magnesium sulfate may cause platelet dysfunction leading to bleeding complication. This editorial commentary discusses the published study of intra-operative use of magnesium sulfate during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting published in this issue of Indian Heart Journal.
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