Journal article
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery Off- or On-pump Revascularisation Study (CORONARY): kidney substudy analytic protocol of an international randomised controlled trial
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: CORONARY is a large international randomised controlled trial comparing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery done with and without a bypass pump. Compared with on-pump, off-pump surgery may prevent acute kidney injury (AKI) in the short term and may better preserve kidney function 1 year following surgery. Secondary analyses may also clarify whether effects are similar in patients with and without pre-operative chronic …
Authors
Garg AX; Devereaux PJ; Yusuf S; Cuerden MS; Parikh CR; Coca SG; Walsh M; Cook RJ; Whitlock RP; Noiseux N
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 2, No. 2,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001080
ISSN
2044-6055