FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves introducing cardioplegic solution as jet into the cavity of the left ventricle through its top in the zone outside the blood vessel during operation carried out on dry heart by doing puncture with thick needle connected to solution reinfusing system. The solution is discharged through subclavicular catheter set on the superior vena cava. It enables cardioplegic solution to feed the system of coronary arteries and perfuse the myocardium due to heart contractions working and direct massage of the heart done. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of operation.
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1997-08-10—Published
1992-01-09—Filed