Svensk definition
Stoppande av hjärtmuskelns sammandragningar med hjälp av kardioplegiska medel eller nedkylning under operation.
Heart Arrest, Induced
Framkallat hjärtstopp
Engelsk definition
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).
Svenska synonymer
Kardioplegi
Engelska synonymer
Cardiac Arrest, Induced — Cardioplegia — Cardioplegias — Induced Cardiac Arrest — Induced Heart Arrest