CUSTODIOL CARDIOPLEGIA: WHICH PROTOCOL TO PREFER?

In this review we presented data about the basic Custodiol cardioplegia techniques and protocols, adverse site effects and warnings. National and international articles on the use of Custodiol cardiople- gia in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery were analyzed. Based on the previous research data, we are criti- cally reflected the current state of anti-ischemic protection of the myocardium, in particular cardiople- gia. Possible future directions for further scientific research in this field of medicine were identified. In this review we discussed the ways to further improve Custodiol cardioplegia.