Is magnesium sulfate friend or foe of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery?

Abstract

Magnesium sulfate is often used empirically in cardiac surgical settings. Magnesium sulfate may cause platelet dysfunction leading to bleeding complication. This editorial commentary discusses the published study of intra-operative use of magnesium sulfate during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting published in this issue of Indian Heart Journal.

Keywords

• Off-pump CABG
• Magnesium sulfate during off-pump CABG
• Magnesium sulfate and platelet dysfunction