Protecting the damaged heart during coronary surgery

Heart. 2003 Apr;89(4):367-8. doi: 10.1136/heart.89.4.367.

Abstract

In coronary surgery, protective strategies that offer adequate safety for patients with healthy ventricles may not be adequate for those with severe impairment of ventricular function.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass / adverse effects
  • Heart Arrest, Induced / methods*
  • Heart Injuries / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Care / methods*
  • Myocardial Contraction
  • Safety
  • Thoracic Surgery / methods*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left*