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Muhammad S. Ghotbi, MD 

Clinical Trials in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

The Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology has participated in clinical trials for many years, with publications in several major journals. Past work has included the areas of neurologic complications of cardiac surgery, new anesthetic agents, intraoperative echocardiography, and various agents designed to protect major organs from some of the occasional detrimental effects of cardiac surgery.

We are currently participating in a multicenter trial sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute comparing aggressive medical therapy to coronary artery revascularization in diabetics. Other studies in progress include blood substitutes, drugs to ameliorate cardiac damage, and new methods of perioperative pain control. Participation in all studies is completely voluntary, and does not affect other medical care. A physician or nurse coordinator may approach patients who are candidates for these studies to explain the study and assess the patient’s interest in participating.

 


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