Use of nitroglycerin and verapamil solution by organ bath technique in preparation of left internal thoracic artery for coronary artery bypass surgery.

Background: The aim of this prospective study was to compare the effect of application of nitroglycerin and verapamil solution (GV) by organ bath technique with other methods of applications and solutions on the free blood flow of LITA. The technique was not described for in situ graft before.

Method: The patients were randomly assigned to four groups: group I (n_32, GV solution by organ bath technique), group II (n_30, papaverine solution by organ bath technique), group III (n_29, topical GV solution) or group IV (n_29, topical papaverine solution).

Comparison of del Nido cardioplegia and St. Thomas Hospital solution - two types of cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery.

Introduction: St. Thomas' cardioplegic solution No. 2 (ST), although most widely used in adult cardiac surgery, needs to be given at short intervals, causing additional myocardial injury.