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With the pericardium removed, the three chambers of the heart and arterial trunk are easily visible. Use forceps to gently grasp the ventricle by its apex and then insert the needle through the forceps. Be careful not to cause unnecessary damage to the ventricle or other chambers as this will compromise the perfusion efficiency.
