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Gene polymorphism and requirement for vasopressor infusion after cardiac surgery.
The Annals of thoracic surgery - 1 Sept 2006
Ryan Ronan, Thornton Jacinta, Duggan Edel, McGovern Eilis, O'Dwyer Michael J, Ryan Anthony W, Kelleher Dermot, McManus Ross, Ryan Thomas
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BACKGROUND: Genes in the class III region of the MHC, encoding proteins involved in inflammation and vascular regulation, were investigated for association with the occurrence of vasodilation and requirement for vasopressor infusion. METHODS: A cohort of 236 elective cardiac surgical patients was studied. Hemodynamic and metabolic variables and dosage of vasopressor medications were recorded for the first 12...
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