The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 28, 601-602, Copyright © 1979 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
A technique of myocardial preservation perfusion
RA Vertrees, J Auvil, JH Rousou and RM Engelman
We present a technique for administering cold cardioplegia that permits the
pump technician to conveniently give the fluid. The method is comparable to
that used in providing coronary perfusion for aortic valve procedures
because it allows controlled volume flow and perfusion pressure. In
addition, the technique is inherently safe from infusion of air bubbles.