In cardiac surgery, the ability to safely arrest the heart is a key requirement for optimal outcomes. Cardioplegia is used almost universally for this purpose and provides protection of the myocardium and a still and bloodless field for surgical accuracy. Yet, despite the importance of myocardial protection in cardiac surgery, manuscripts or dedicated sessions at major meetings on this subject have become relatively rare. Nevertheless, myocardial damage following cardiac surgery is still prevalent with current cardioplegic techniques and solutions. Professor Doenst will discuss the various myocardial protection techniques available to provide a detailed understanding of the cardioplegic methods that can be utilized to protect the heart. This will allow surgeons to critically assess their current method of protection and, if needed, make necessary changes to provide their patients with optimal protection.

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About the Event

Prof. Dr. med. Torsten Doenst 
Professor and Director Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Jena, Germany

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This event is targeted at physicians and is free of charge.

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