Key result
Methylprednisolone administration during open-heart surgery did not significantly affect 2,3-DPG, P50, or cardiac index compared to a control group.
Why the study?
Does methylprednisolone affect 2,3-DPG, P50, and cardiac index in patients undergoing open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass?
Does methylprednisolone affect 2,3-DPG, P50, and cardiac index in patients undergoing open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass?
Administration of high-dose methylprednisolone during cardiopulmonary bypass does not significantly alter 2,3-DPG or P50 levels.
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Thompson et al. (1982) studied Open-heart surgery. Methylprednisolone vs. Control group (no steroids) was evaluated on 2,3-DPG, P50 and cardiac index. Methylprednisolone administration during open-heart surgery did not significantly affect 2,3-DPG, P50, or cardiac index compared to a control group.
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