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The effect of sevoflurane induction on the myocardial performance index in healthy individuals

Published in: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Volume 23 , issue 6 , 2017 , pages: 162–166

DOI: 10.1080/22201181.2017.1402536

Author(s): Aidan C Kingwill Department of Anaesthesia, School of Medicine, South Africa , Johannes van der Westhuizen Department of Anaesthesia, School of Medicine, South Africa , Edwin W Turton Department of Anaesthesia, School of Medicine, South Africa

Keywords: Anaesthetics volatile , sevoflurane , heart myocardial function , Tei index issue Doppler echocardiography

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Abstract

Background: The myocardial performance (Tei) index is a simple, reproducible and easily performed measure of cardiac performance. Its ease of use and proven clinical application make this an attractive measure perioperatively. For appropriate use of this index under sevoflurane anaesthesia, drug effects on normal values need to be defined.

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