AI Article Synopsis

Article Abstract

The short left main trunk with early bifurcation is a common variation of the left coronary anatomy and is easily overlooked during antegrade selective cardioplegia resulting in the risk of single branch perfusion. We describe an obvious characteristic sign to detect this pitfall during blood cardioplegia.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00451-xDOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

left main
8
warning hint
4
hint hidden
4
hidden early
4
early left
4
main stem
4
stem bifurcation
4
bifurcation antegrade
4
antegrade cardioplegia
4
cardioplegia short
4

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!