Abstract
The distribution in the myocardium of cardioplegic solution is demonstrated in dog hearts with the aid of indocyanine green. When papaverine or nitroglycerin are added to the solution, a much improved diffusion is observed. Papaverine appears to be a better coronary dilator. We deduce from this observation that myocardial protection during ischemic arrest for open-heart surgery is enhanced considerably when coronary dilatation is assured.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 467-474 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1981 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine