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Heart Arrest, Induced
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Definition
: 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).
note category: a technique, not a disease; do not coordinate with HYPOTHERMIA, INDUCED unless this is particularly discussed
See Also
Cardioplegic Solutions
Examples
Circulatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia Induced
Other names
Cardioplegia; Cardiac Arrest, Induced; Cardioplegias; Induced Heart Arrest; Induced Cardiac Arrest