The influence of Levosimendan on Early Postoperative Outcome of Patients With Poor Left Ventricular Function Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Single Clamp Technique .

Abstract

Background: Single clamp on pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) technique is increasingly practiced than traditionally multiple cross clamp technique to prevent the risk of aortic manipulation during multiple clamp technique remarkably in patients with poor left ventricular function (LV).(1) Levosimendan, a calcium-sensitizing agent, is a newer inotropic agent that increases cardiac output, reduces afterload, and decreases cardiac filling pressures.(2&3)