CABG, remote preconditioning, cardioprotection
Conditions
Interventions
Remote ischemic preconditioning: By inflating a automateic inflator cuff around the upper arm, we will induce forearm ischemia for 5 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of reperfusion. This cylce will be r
Sponsors
Academical Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. CABG surgery with or without valve surgery; 2. Informed consent; 3. Age >18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Emergency surgery; 2. Heart failure; 3. Serious pulmonary disease; 4. Kidney failure.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences in phosphorylation of PKC-e, p38MAKP, ERK and HSP27, before and after remote preconditioing, as compared to control. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactB. Preckel
Department of Anesthesiology, Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9 Postbus 22660 H1Z-120
Outcome results
None listed