Comparison of Del Nido and Blood Cardioplegia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgical Repair for Congenital Heart Disease

In conclusion, dN cardioplegia provid es shorter aortic cross-clamp time and cardiopulmonary bypass time, and lower postoperative troponin I concentration and vasoactive-inotrope scores compared to BC in pediatric subjects undergoing surgical repair for CHD. However, lengths of ICU and hospital stay are similar in dN cardioplegia and BC groups.
Source: Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research