The effects of propofol on lipid peroxidation and inflammatory response in elective coronary artery bypass grafting

To determine whether the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of propofol confer benefit in adult patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting. Prospective, blinded, randomized, controlled clinical investigation. Single-center, university teaching hospital and academic research laboratory. Twenty-one adult patients (11 control, 10 intervention) with chronic stable angina and normal ventricular function scheduled to...