Heart Arrest, Induced
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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Tree Number(s): E04.100.376.374, E04.928.220.360
MeSH Unique ID: D006324
Entry Terms:
- Cardiac Arrest, Induced
- Cardioplegia
- Cardioplegias
- Induced Cardiac Arrest
- Induced Heart Arrest
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