Cardiac arrest fluid

Abstract

A cardioplegic solution which contains a trehalose and one or more metal ions. The trehalose is preferably contained in an amount of not more than 3.5% (W/V), or 1.5 to 3.5% (W/V). The metal ions are preferably Na+, K+, Mg++ and Ca++. The cardioplegic solution is useful for cardiac standstill and cardiac muscle protection.

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