Alpha-stat versus pH-stat: We do not pay it much mind

We thank Dr Jonas for his letter to the Editor1 in response to our recent publication regarding our favorable long-term experience with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) in aortic arch surgery.2 Dr Jonas is an absolute world leader in the physiology of DHCA in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 15, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Patrick Broderick, Anneke Damberg, Bulat A. Ziganshin, John A. Elefteriades Tags: Adult: Arrhythmias: Letter to the editor Source Type: research