Abstract:Hypovitaminosis C is frequent in postoperative period of surgical patients and may last for several days after surgery. The reestablishment of normal plasma ascorbate (vitamin C) levels by supplementation requires intravenous administration, which is safe and well tolerated. This antioxidant mitigates the oxidative damage produced by the insults of surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass and ischemia-reperfusion event. Ascorbate supplementation after cardiac surgery improves patient oxidative state, shortens hospital … Show more
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