Is Deep Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest Mandatory in Aortic Arch Surgeries?

Jignesh Kothari1, Ishan Gohil1, Kinneresh Baria1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, Affiliated B.J. Medical College, New Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Summary

This study presents a dual cannulation strategy for aortic arch dissection, avoiding deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA). This innovative approach ensures brain and spinal cord protection, potentially reducing complications associated with DHCA.