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Valproic acid prevents brain injury in a canine model of hypothermic circulatory arrest: a promising new approach to neuroprotection during cardiac surgery.
| Title | Valproic acid prevents brain injury in a canine model of hypothermic circulatory arrest: a promising new approach to neuroprotection during cardiac surgery. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2006 |
| Authors | Williams JA, Barreiro CJ, Nwakanma LU, Lange MS, Kratz LE, Blue ME, Berrong J, Patel ND, Gott VL, Troncoso JC, Johnston MV, Baumgartner WA |
| Journal | The Annals of thoracic surgery |
| Volume | 81 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 2235-41; discussion 2241-2 |
| Date Published | 2006 Jun |
| Abstract | The anticonvulsant valproic acid (sodium valproate, Depacon) acts as a neuroprotectant in rodents, but has never been tested in larger animals. We used valproate in our canine model of hypothermic circulatory arrest to evaluate its neuroprotective benefit in complex cardiac surgical cases. |
| Alternate Journal | Ann. Thorac. Surg. |
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