reports the hemodynamic variables recorded at any
study investigational step. Baseline values did not differ among
study groups. In the 2 groups in which CPB was applied, a
significant increase in heart rate was noticed. Temporary pacing
was applied postoperatively in the majority of patients in these
groups (8/10 and 7/10 patients in the CF-CPB and in the PF-CPB groups, respectively, and 3/9 in the OPCAB group). The
authors also recorded an increase in central venous pressure at
the last study step in the PF-CPB group,