A procedure to stop the contraction of MYOCARDIUM during HEART SURGERY. It is usually achieved with the use of chemicals (CARDIOPLEGIC SOLUTIONS) or cold temperature (such as chilled perfusate).
Synonyms: Cardiac Arrest, Induced, Induced Cardiac Arrest, Heart Arrest, Induced, Cardioplegia, Cardioplegias, Induced Heart Arrest
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note category: a technique, not a disease; do not coordinate with HYPOTHERMIA, INDUCED unless this is particularly discussed
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D006324