Technique of Antegrade Cardioplegia
Cardiac and General Anesthesiology
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
After establishing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with the perfusate at 32Censuring that ventricular fibrillation does not occura catheter is inserted into the aortic root through a previously placed purse-string stitch, attached to the cardioplegia line, and de-aired. Optionally, the pressure line of the catheter can be connected to a strain gauge for continuous monitoring of aortic root pressure.
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