Cardioplegia cannula
A thin cannula, sometimes with an occluding balloon tip, placed in the aortic root (antegrade route) or the coronary sinus (retrograde route).
How it is used
It infuses cardioplegic solution to stop the heart and protect the myocardium during aortic cross-clamping, reducing its oxygen demand.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-02.
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