Levosimendan in High Risk Heart Valve Surgery

Summary

Prospective, randomized, double blind study investigating the efficacy of levosimendan in heart failure after cardiac surgery. Study hypothesis: Levosimendan diminishes the need for adrenergic inotropic drugs and morbidity and may improve survival after heart valve surgery.

Timeline

Start

2005-03

Primary completion

2008-12

Completion

2008-12

Drugs

Indications