Why the study?
Does levosimendan improve systemic and splanchnic circulation in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery?
Population
20 patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
Comparison
Levosimendan vs Placebo
Design
RCT, randomized, double-blinded
Follow-up
5 days post-operative
Authors
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May improve gastric mucosal perfusion during aortic clamping in AAA surgery; extends evidence for levosimendan’s regional hemodynamic effects.
Does levosimendan improve systemic and splanchnic circulation in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery?
Levosimendan improves gastric perfusion but does not significantly alter total splanchnic perfusion in patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery.
Leppikangas et al. (2008) studied this question.
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