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Early Postoperative Effects of Vitamin E and C Supplement on Coronary Bypass Patients [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2000; 28(11): 692-695

Early Postoperative Effects of Vitamin E and C Supplement on Coronary Bypass Patients

Y.Ahmet BALTALARLI1, İbrahim GÖKŞİN1, Gökhan ÖNEM1, Ercan GÜRSES2, Bahadır SAVAŞ2, Oya RENDECİ1, Mustafa SAÇAR1
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Free radical lipid peroxidation contributes to the abnormal metabolism and ventricular function frequently seen after cardiac operations. Antioxidants may improve metabolic and functional recovery. A prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted to determine the effects of vitamin E and C in 20 patients who were divided into two equal groups undergoing elective coronary bypass operations. Myocardial enzyme levels and ventricular function were assessed after the operation; antiarrhythmic and inotrope requirements were recorded. Cardiac indices were higher in vitamin E and C-treated group 6 hours after surgery (p<0.05). Postoperative creatine-kinase MB levels were lower (statistically notsignificant) in patients who received vitamin E and C. In regard to the requirement of inotrope and anti-arrhythmic agents, no statistically significant difference existed between the vitamin E and C-treated group and the control group. Supplementation with vitamin E and C may be useful for coronary by-pass patients who under cardiopulmonary bypass.

Keywords: Vitamin E, vitamin C, coronary bypass

How to cite this article
Y.Ahmet BALTALARLI, İbrahim GÖKŞİN, Gökhan ÖNEM, Ercan GÜRSES, Bahadır SAVAŞ, Oya RENDECİ, Mustafa SAÇAR. Early Postoperative Effects of Vitamin E and C Supplement on Coronary Bypass Patients. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2000; 28(11): 692-695
Manuscript Language: Turkish


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