The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 1 , Pages 7-12 , January 2007

Effect of intravenous N-acetylcysteine on outcomes after coronary artery bypass surgery: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Received 8 June 2005 ,Revised 25 April 2006 ,Accepted 24 May 2006.

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    IL-6 levels at different time points between NAC and placebo groups (P = NS). IL-6, interleukin-6; NAC, N-acetylcysteine.

    IL-6 levels at different time points between NAC and placebo groups (P = NS). IL-6, interleukin-6; NAC, N-acetylcysteine.

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    Comparison of postoperative troponin T levels between NAC group and placebo. NAC, N-acetylcysteine.

    Comparison of postoperative troponin T levels between NAC group and placebo. NAC, N-acetylcysteine.

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    Comparison of postoperative CK-MB levels between NAC group and placebo. CK-MB, creatine kinase; NAC, N-acetylcysteine.

    Comparison of postoperative CK-MB levels between NAC group and placebo. CK-MB, creatine kinase; NAC, N-acetylcysteine.

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    Comparison of serum creatinine levels between NAC group and placebo (μmol/L). NAC, N-acetylcysteine. POD, Postoperative day.

    Comparison of serum creatinine levels between NAC group and placebo (μmol/L). NAC, N-acetylcysteine. POD, Postoperative day.

PII: S0022-5223(06)01566-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.05.070

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 1 , Pages 7-12 , January 2007

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