Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Induced Heart Arrest

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).

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Abstract

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).

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5 entry terms
  • Cardiac Arrest, Induced
  • Cardioplegia
  • Heart Arrest, Induced
  • Induced Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardioplegias

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

note category: a technique, not a disease; do not coordinate with HYPOTHERMIA, INDUCED unless this is particularly discussed

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  1. E04w.100.376.374w
  2. E04w.928.220.360w

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WG 169

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Induced Heart Arrest. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006324. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006324
  2. Induced Heart Arrest. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardioplegia
  3. Induced Heart Arrest. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2145069