Effects of Antegrade and Retrograde Machine Perfusion Preservation on Cardiac Function After Transplantation in Canines

Conclusions: Both antegrade and retrograde perfusion demonstrated excellent functional preservation, at least equivalent to static storage. Initial function was superior in the antegrade group, but the retrograde hearts displayed better function late after reperfusion. Neither perfused group developed significant edema. Machine perfusion preservation is a promising technique for improving results of cardiac transplantation.
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Experimental Transplantation Source Type: research