| Advantages |
· Simple |
· Can be used when aortic valve is incompetent and in presence of coronary artery obstruction. |
· Can be used in aortic insufficiency |
| · Does not impede conduct of operation |
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| Disadvantages |
· Competent aortic valve needed |
· Maldistribution to RV (8,14,15) |
· Impedes conduct of operation |
| · Cannot be used in coronary artery obstruction |
· Less protection in left ventricular hypertrophy |
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· Left SVC may be unrecognized and endanger myocardial protection |
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· Technical challenge in some cases |
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· Can cause rupture of coronary sinus |
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