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

The 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).

Inclusion Criteria:

• female or male patients receiving peripheral bypass surgery
• age between 55 and 75 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• metabolic acidosis