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Technique of Antegrade Cardioplegia

Cardiac and General Anesthesiology

After establishing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with the perfusate at 32Censuring that ventricular fibrillation does not occura catheter is inserted into the aortic root through a previously placed purse-string stitch, attached to the cardioplegia line, and de-aired. Optionally, the pressure line of the catheter can be connected to a strain gauge for continuous monitoring of aortic root pressure.

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Heart disease and the quest for the perfect artificial heart

The Stitch

Heart surgeon Dr. William Cohn discusses the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart, a potential permanent artificial heart. The post Heart disease and the quest for the perfect artificial heart appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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Breaking Barriers: My Journey As A Female Img And How The Association Of Women Surgeons Fueled My Surgical Aspirations

Association of Women Surgeons

By Yashjot Kaur From a small town in India to the vast medical community in the United States, my journey … Continue reading "Breaking Barriers: My Journey As A Female Img And How The Association Of Women Surgeons Fueled My Surgical Aspirations"

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