Abstract:Objective To investigate the effect of Milrinone on cytokines and left ventricular function in patients after valve replacement for cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods A total of 112 patients given valve replacement for cardiopulmonary bypass in our hospital from May 2011 to May 2015 were divided into control group and observation group (56 cases for each group). The observation group was given 50 μg/kg Milrinone 15 min before induction of anesthesia, and the control group was given the same dose of normal saline. The serum cytokine levels, respiratory function and cardiac function were observed and compared. Results TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 levels in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05), while the IL-10 level was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The respiratory function indexes of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). The heart function indexes of the two groups were significantly different after administration than before, and the change range of the observation group was greater. Conclusion Milrinone can significantly modulate cytokine levels in patients after valve replacement for cardiopulmonary bypass, improve left ventricular function and protect lung function, which is worthy of clinical application.