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Despite the use of cardioplegic solutions tissue areas remain unprotected in the presence of a severe coronary stenosis [1], particularly in the subendocardial layer [2]. Retrograde coronary sinus perfusion [3] may protect such ischemic areas during cardiopulmonary bypass. However, this method available requires additional facilities [4].
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Brückner, U.B., Mittmann, U., Saggau, W.W. (1985). Elevation of coronary sinus pressure improves myocardial protection. In: Meyer, J., Erbel, R., Rupprecht, H.J. (eds) Improvement of Myocardial Perfusion. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 50. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5032-0_4
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