title: Decompression of the heart with siphon drainage.
abstract: A simple technique for inducing intracavitary hypothermic cardioplegia and decompressing the left heart through the ascending aorta is presented. The technique is based on siphon drainage, which eliminates the dangers of air embolism.
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D003664:Decompression / Q000379:methods; D004322:Drainage; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced; D009200:Myocardial Contraction