Reduced Expression of Systemic Proinflammatory Cytokines after Off-Pump versus Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Abstract

The data of the present study indicate that, despite comparable surgical trauma, the OPCAB revascularization procedure without the use of CPB and cardioplegic arrest significantly reduces the systemic inflammatory response syndrome and early catecholamine requirement. This may contribute to improved organ function, subsequently resulting in improved postoperative recovery from surgical revascularization procedures, particularly in critically ill patients.