Technique of circulatory arrest makes a difference

I enjoyed the recent article by Damberg and colleagues1 and the accompanying editorial commentary by Kouchoukos2 regarding the ongoing differences of opinion regarding the application of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest during aortic surgery in adults. The same controversy continues among congenital surgeons. However, I was surprised to see both in the article by Damberg and colleagues1 as well as the editorial commentary by Kouchoukos that the only technical detail of circulatory arrest that was discussed was its duration.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Adult: Aorta: Letter to the editor Source Type: research