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Table 2 Comparison of HR, MAP and BIS in the two groups (\( \overline{X} \) ±SD, n = 30)

From: Effects of dexmedetomidine on stress hormones in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement: a randomized controlled trial

Index

Group

T0

T1

T2

T3

HR (beats/min)

Group C

95 ± 23

98 ± 27

105 ± 20

103 ± 16

Group D

94 ± 22

78 ± 14a*

108 ± 18ab

106 ± 16ab

MAP (mmHg)

Group C

87 ± 13

83 ± 12

70 ± 10a

78 ± 11a

Group D

91 ± 10

80 ± 14a

74 ± 7a

82 ± 9ac

BIS

Group C

90.4 ± 1.7

37.9 ± 1.8

36.4 ± 1.7

–

Group D

90.7 ± 1.8

38.3 ± 1.8

36.2 ± 1.7

–

  1. T0 baseline; T1 at sternum sawing; T2 at shutdown; T3 24 h after operation
  2. * P < 0.05 as compared with group C
  3. aP < 0.05 as compared with T0
  4. bP < 0.05 as compared with T1
  5. cP < 0.05 as compared with T2
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BMC Anesthesiology

ISSN: 1471-2253

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