摘要 |
A method of treating a subject in cardiac arrest, comprises blocking the descending aorta of the subject and then perfusing the aortic arch of the subject with a protective solution. The protective solution is one capable of delivering oxygen to the heart of said subject, such as a perfluorochemical blood substitute. Following perfusion, spontaneous circulation is restored. In an improved embodiment of the foregoing, a vasoconstrictor such as epinephrine is administered concurrently with the perfusing step in an amount effective to enhance coronary perfusion with said protective solution.
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