title: A new technical approach for retrograde administration of cardioplegic solutions.
abstract: Myocardial protection via the coronary sinus is now currently used by several groups. Although it has generally provided satisfactory results, some of its problems are still not completely resolved. We present a new technique of cardioplegia delivery through the coronary sinus with a Pezzer catheter inserted into it and secured in place by a purse string suture. We believe that this method is safer and more reliable than others.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Valencia, Spain.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martinez-Leon
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Carbonell
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ortega
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002314:Cardioplegic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002314:Cardioplegic Solutions