PMID: 15227131Jun 1, 1983Paper

Current use of myocardial protection during coronary artery bypass surgery: results of a survey

Texas Heart Institute Journal
J M LevettC E Anagnostopoulos

Abstract

The literature suggests that certain methods of myocardial protection employed during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may significantly affect postoperative recovery. A retrospective study comparing the use of different cardioplegia solutions during CABG surgery at our institution failed to show significant differences in perioperative ischemic events or in patient survival. A subsequent survey was conducted among 140 surgeons worldwide to determine the influence of myocardial protection on perioperative ischemic events and patient survival.

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