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(A) The ventricle has perforation (in red); this perforation is isolated by the forceps and will not affect the perfusion efficiency. (B) A heart with a severely damaged ventricle. The needle can be guided into the arterial trunk and clamped in place. It is especially important to ensure the needle is well-blunted when using this technique14.
