Microcirculation in Cardiac Surgery

Mesenteric Microcirculatory Function Study Through Sublingual Evaluation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cardiopulmonary bypass affects mesenteric microcirculatory function, using sublingual evaluation, in cardiac surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age> 18 years old
• aortic valvular disease needing aortic valve replacement

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age<18 years old
• emergent cardiac surgery
• other cardiac surgery