# Expression of Concern: Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol for Sedation in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Procedures: A Systematic Review

**Authors:** Shafayath Chowdhury, John Sawires, Brandon Weissman, Sera Saju, Constantino G Lambroussis

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.x59 · 2025-11-19

## Full-text entities

- **Chemicals:** Propofol (MESH:D015742), Dexmedetomidine (MESH:D020927)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12630382