Title of article :
Transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of perioperative coronary sinus trauma
Author/Authors :
Nancy C. Poirier، نويسنده , , Patricia Ugolini، نويسنده , , Michel Pellerin، نويسنده , , Robert Petitclerc MD، نويسنده , , Jean-Claude Tardif، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1998
Abstract :
Retrograde cardioplegia is relatively safe, with a rate of coronary sinus rupture of 0.6%. With the advent of perioperative transesophageal echocardiography, it is now possible to detect and evaluate the extent of damage consequent to the use of retrograde cardioplegia and better formulate an intraoperative course of action. The evolution of these lesions can also be monitored by transesophageal echocardiography during the postoperative period.
Journal title :
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Journal title :
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery