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Preemptive left stellate ganglion block reduces the incidence and severity of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: a randomized clinical trial.
International journal of surgery (London, England)·November 1, 2025·PMID 40643258
Why it mattersCSA-AKI is a common, serious complication after cardiac surgery. A simple, low-risk intervention like SGB could offer a new preventive strategy, potentially reducing morbidity and healthcare burden.
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