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Last Update: 07/07/2024 02:01 AM

Current Deck: YelloW deck::Chapter_26:_Cardiac

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Properties of cardioplegia solution:

- {{c1::High concentration of potassium}} - induces {{c2::cardiac arrest}}

- {{c1::Cold (induces hypothermia)}} - protects cardiac myocytes via {{c3::slowing metabolism}}

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Additional things like lidocane, glucose, and histidine may provide additional benefits, but with drawbacks as well. It depends on the surgical candidate and surgery type.

Reivew on cardioplegia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554463/

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