Deferoxamine infusion during coronary artery bypass grafting ameliorates lipid peroxidation and protects the myocardium against reperfusion injury: immediate and long-term significance

Abstract

In patients undergoing CABG, DEF i.v. infusion ameliorates oxygen free radical production and protects the myocardium against reperfusion injury. Patients with a lower EF seem to benefit more by DEF i.v. infusion.