Why the study?
Is dopamine administration associated with postoperative arrhythmias in patients requiring open-heart surgery?
Population
40 consecutive patients requiring open-heart surgery
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
24 hours
Authors
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Dopamine administration was associated with increased ventricular arrhythmia burden after open-heart surgery; leaves open whether restricting its use improves outcomes.
Is dopamine administration associated with postoperative arrhythmias in patients requiring open-heart surgery?
Dopamine administration, even at low doses, is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias in the immediate 24 hours following open-heart surgery.
Chioléro et al. (1991) studied this question.
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