Comparison of Classical Blood Cardioplegia and Modified Del Nido Cardioplegia on Postoperative Serum Lactate Levels and Extubation Times

Key Points

• To compare the effects of classical blood cardioplegia and modified Del Nido cardioplegia on postoperative outcomes.
• Conducted a comparison study on two cardioplegia techniques
• Measured serum lactate levels post-surgery
• Assessed extubation times for recovery
• Modified Del Nido cardioplegia was associated with lower serum lactate levels
• Extubation times were shorter in the modified Del Nido group
• Study noted implications on mortality rates in patients undergoing surgery