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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Thoracic Surgical Procedures > Cardiac Surgical Procedures > Heart Arrest, Induced
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures > Cardiac Surgical Procedures > Heart Arrest, Induced

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Heart Arrest, Induced  

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  • Cardiac Arrest, Induced
  • Cardioplegia
  • Cardioplegias
  • Induced Cardiac Arrest
  • Induced Heart Arrest

Note

  • note category: a technique, not a disease; do not coordinate with HYPOTHERMIA, INDUCED unless this is particularly discussed

Scope note

  • A procedure to stop the contraction of MYOCARDIUM during HEART SURGERY. It is usually achieved with the use of chemicals (CARDIOPLEGIC SOLUTIONS) or cold temperature (such as chilled perfusate).

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006324

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