it is concluded that induction of vf in hypothermic ( 28 degrees c ) , nonvented , hypertrophied hearts prior to infusion of cardioplegic solution does not affect myocardial energy stores compared with hearts in nsr , provided that the period of vf prior to clamping is short ( 3 minutes ) and that the myocardial temperature is lowered to 28 degrees c prior to vf and is maintained at 8 degrees to 12 degrees c during cardioplegic arrest .
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hearts
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myocardial