Simplified placement of retrograde cardioplegic catheter.
A method is described for rapid placement of a retrograde cardioplegia catheter at a precise location in the coronary sinus. Palpation of the posterior cardiac surface is not required, thus facilitating use of retrograde coronary sinus cardioplegia in cardiac reoperations.
Bahn
C H
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Department of Surgery, St. Charles Hospital, Bend, Oregon.
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002314:Cardioplegic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans
D002314:Cardioplegic Solutions