The impact of glutamate infusion on postoperative NT-proBNP in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized study

Abstract Background Glutamate, a key intermediate in myocardial metabolism, may enhance myocardial recovery after ischemia and possibly reduce the incidence and severity of postoperative heart failure in coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) can...

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Main Authors: Huiqi Jiang, Jonas Holm, Mårten Vidlund, Farkas Vanky, Örjan Friberg, Yanqi Yang, Rolf Svedjeholm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-020-02351-7