Abstract/Description
Most cardiac surgeons have a preferred “go-to” cardioprotection strategy that includes type of cardioplegia solution, temperature, route, and frequency; however, no single method is ideal for all cardiac surgery operations. Tailoring the cardioprotection strategy to the type of operation can optimize cardioprotection for each case and improve patient outcomes. In this review, specific cardioplegia considerations for common types of cardiac surgery operations are discussed, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), different valve replacements or repairs, and aortic surgeries.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Jennifer S. Lawton
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Cardioplegia Strategies for Types of Cardiac Surgery
Most cardiac surgeons have a preferred “go-to” cardioprotection strategy that includes type of cardioplegia solution, temperature, route, and frequency; however, no single method is ideal for all cardiac surgery operations. Tailoring the cardioprotection strategy to the type of operation can optimize cardioprotection for each case and improve patient outcomes. In this review, specific cardioplegia considerations for common types of cardiac surgery operations are discussed, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), different valve replacements or repairs, and aortic surgeries.