Myocardial protection for the compromised ventricle during cardiac surgery: A comparative study (original) (raw)

Myocardial protection during cardiac surgery remains a debated issue, particularly concerning the effects of various perfusion techniques on patient outcomes. This study compares the myocardial effects of revascularization surgery conducted under normothermic perfusion with induced ventricular fibrillation against the effects of surgery performed with aortic cross clamping and cold blood perfusion. By examining factors such as ease of coming off bypass, mortality, arrhythmias, and myocardial function, this research aims to elucidate the implications of different myocardial protection strategies in clinical practice.