Russian Federation
Development of pain syndrome in cardiosurgical patients is a risk factor for post-operative complications. An adequate pain relief after the surgical interventions is based on a multimodal approach which includes methods of regional anesthesia. The specificity of the prescription of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants limits the application of central axial blocks. A promising method is the application of peripheral nerve blocks after cardiac surgery.
coronary artery bypass graft, postoperative delirium, regional anesthesia, earlyrecovery program
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