27 In Hong`s study, although RIPC reduced the total amount of troponin I in off-pump CABG surgery patients by 26%, it did not reach statistical significance. 28 In discussing the results of our study, it should be mentioned that in 2009, Rahman described RIPC as the best hope for myocardial protection in cardiac surgery. 9 , 25 However, the results of other large clinical trials published within a year following this statement failed to demonstrate significant cardiac protection through the use of RIPC in CABG surgery. 9 , 28 Studies have shown that troponin level reduced by RIPC, but not in a statistically significant amount.
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Cardioprotective Effect of Extended Remote Ischemic Preconditioning in Patients Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Undergoing: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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