Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comparative StudyInteraction between spinal opioid and adenosine receptors in remote cardiac preconditioning: effect of intrathecal morphine.
Intrathecal morphine is cardioprotective and also triggers spinal adenosine release. This study investigated the role of spinal and peripheral adenosine receptors in intrathecal morphine cardioprotection. ⋯ Both central and peripheral adenosine receptors are involved in the signaling of intrathecal morphine preconditioning. Central receptors are important in the initiation of the process, whereas peripheral receptors have a role in ongoing mediation of the protective effect.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comment Letter Meta AnalysisDo volatile anesthetics reduce mortality in coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Jun 2011
Comment Letter Comparative StudyTranscatheter aortic valve implantation: is general anesthesia superior to conscious sedation?