Fig. 4
Schedule of enrolment and assessments (SPIRIT statement). * During phase 2, only fat tissue will be harvested and the ex vivo vascular reactivity test will be performed. t1, before induction; t2, before induction, after start of cardiotropic drugs and/or vasopressors when necessary; t3, after induction; t4, before the cardiopulmonary bypass is connected; t5, 15 min after cessation of cardiopulmonary bypass. Adapted from Landry and Oliver [10]