Comparison of the effect of cardioplegic solutions used in cardiac surgery on myocardial protection.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effects of cardioplegic solutions on myocardial protection factors in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass and to evaluate the relationship between these effects and early clinical outcomes.

METHODS

A total of 78 patients were included in the study. The data of patients who received del Nido cardioplegia (Group 1; n=39) and blood cardioplegia (Group 2; n=39) during the operation were grouped and compared. Preoperative and postoperative routine parameters such as creatine phosphokinase, troponin I, C-reactive protein, and demographic data were recorded, and statistical analyses were performed.

RESULTS

Perfusion time, cross-clamp time, act pump, preoperative C-reactive protein, preoperative creatine phosphokinase, preoperative troponin I, postoperative C-reactive protein, postoperative creatine phosphokinase, postoperative troponin I values were significantly different between del Nido and blood groups (p<0.05).

CONCLUSION

Del Nido cardioplegia provided myocardial protection and early postoperative favorable results compared to blood cardioplegia, which may make it a viable option for conventional cardiopulmonary bypass.