Journal of cardiac surgery
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Comparative Study
The Use of Lidocaine Containing Cardioplegia in Surgery for Adult Acquired Heart Disease.
Del Nido cardioplegia, a crystalloid-based solution with lidocaine as a key element, is given as a single dose and has been used successfully in congenital cardiac surgery. ⋯ Lidocaine containing cardioplegia appears to be safe in adults undergoing cardiac procedure when administered for the first 60 minutes of aortic cross clamping. Higher CK-MB levels did not translate into adverse clinical outcomes.