Impact of Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate Cardioplegia on Perioperative Prognosis in Surgery Patients for Combined Valvular and Coronary Heart Disease: A Retrospective Study

By afschroeder • October 15, 2025

Si P, Qin H, Feng X, Hua K, Yang X, Zhou M. Impact of Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate Cardioplegia on Perioperative Prognosis in Surgery Patients for Combined Valvular and Coronary Heart Disease: A Retrospective Study. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2025 Sep 19;26(9):39546. doi: 10.31083/RCM39546. PMID: 41089795; PMCID: PMC12516746.

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