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ArticleJournal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care2026

Efficacy and safety of Clevidipine for blood pressure control after carotid endarterectomy: a prospective cohort study.

Vives M, Kevin R, Riera R, Lloret B, Castanera-Duro A, Sosa C

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Vives MDepartment of Anesthesiology & Critical Care. Clínica, Universidad de Navarra. Pamplona. University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. mvives@unav.es.
Kevin RDepartment of Anesthesiology & Critical Care. Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr. J. Trueta, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
Riera RDepartment of Anesthesiology & Critical Care. Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr. J. Trueta, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
Lloret BDepartment of Anesthesiology & Critical Care. Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr. J. Trueta, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
Castanera-Duro ADepartment of Nursing Critical Care. Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr. J. Trueta, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
Sosa CDepartment of Vascular Surgery. Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr. J. Trueta, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.

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backgroundStrict postoperative blood pressure (BP) control within a narrow range is crucial after Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) to minimize risks like stroke and hyperperfusion syndrome. Our institution targets a systolic BP (sBP) of 130-145 mmHg post-CEA. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of clevidipine versus standard intravenous antihypertensive treatment (labetalol ± urapidil) in maintaining this target range. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis single-center, prospective cohort study included consecutive patients (> 18 years) undergoing CEA at Hospital Universitari de Girona Dr J Trueta, Girona, Spain, between August 2018 and October 2021. Patients received either clevidipine or non-clevidipine treatment (labetalol ± urapidil) based on physician preference. The primary outcome was the Area Under the Curve for sBP outside the target range (AUC-sBP), normalized per hour (mmHg x min/h), during the first six postoperative hours. Data were analyzed using non-parametric tests and adjusted linear regression.

resultsData from 97 patients (44 clevidipine, 53 non-clevidipine [38 labetalol only, 15 labetalol + urapidil]) were analyzed. The clevidipine group had higher baseline sBP (144 ± 15 vs 140 ± 7 mmHg, SMD -0.34) and more comorbidities. Clevidipine use was associated with a significantly lower AUC-sBP compared to the non-clevidipine group (median [IQR]: 120 [92-150] vs 240 [240-300] mmHg x min/h, p < 0.00001). This association remained significant after adjusting for age, sex, and preoperative sBP (coef. -220 mmHg x min/h [95% CI -293 to -146], p = 0.0001). Mean cumulative clevidipine dose was 58 ± 86 mg over 14 ± 10 h. No significant differences were observed in secondary outcomes or pre-specified adverse events between groups.

conclusionIn this cohort, clevidipine treatment was associated with significantly better adherence to the target sBP range during the first six hours post-CEA compared to standard therapy with labetalol ± urapidil, without an observed increase in adverse effects.

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Carotid endarterectomyClevidipineComplicationsHypertensionHypotensionStroke

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