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Table 5 Comparison of heart rate (beat/min) in the studied groups (data are presented as mean ± SD)

From: Midazolam–ketamine versus dexmedetomidine–ketamine combinations for anesthesia of pediatric patients undergoing cardiac catheterization

HR

Group D (n = 25)

Group M (n = 25)

P value

Baseline

114.82 ± 15.73

112.3 ± 17.3

0.527

After induction

109.24 ± 13.34

114.12 ± 15.14

0.232

10 min

93.16 ± 11.25*,**

110.64 ± 12.91

< 0.05

20 min

92.45 ± 10.81*,**

112. 15 ± 11.36

< 0.05

30 min

94.37 ± 11.62*,**

115.34 ± 12.72

< 0.05

  1. *Statistically significant (P value < 0.05) (when compared with baseline value)
  2. **Statistically significant (P value < 0.05) (group D versus group M)