Predictors of Outcomes after Correction of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection under Moderate Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest and Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion

We present our experience of 45 consecutive patients operated in our unit with bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion and moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest.Methods: Between January 2011 and April 2015, 45 consecutive patients were admitted for acute type A aortic dissection and operated emergently under moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest and bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion.Results: Mean age was 58 ±11.4 years old. Median circulatory arrest time was 41.5 (30-54) minutes while the 3 ...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research