Title
The Effect of High Dose Arginine Infusion on Hemodynamic and Peripheral Microcirculation
The Effect of High Dose Arginine Infusion on Hemodynamic and Peripheral Microcirculation: a Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial in Patients Receiving Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Phase
Phase 4Lead Sponsor
Medical Scientific Fund of the Mayor of ViennaStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive DiseaseIntervention/Treatment
arginine ...Study Participants
40The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a 24- hrs L-arginine infusion on hemodynamic and on parameters of microcirculation in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD).
L-arginine-hydrochlorid (0.35 g/kg body weight) intravenously for 24 hours
NaCl 0.9% intravenously for 24h
Inclusion Criteria: female or male patients receiving peripheral bypass surgery age between 55 and 75 years Exclusion Criteria: metabolic acidosis