What describes the use of solution delivered through a catheter during cardiac surgery?

a. MRI
b. Defibrillator
c. Argon beam coagulator
d. Cardioplegia


ANS: D
Cardioplegia uses special solutions with other techniques to perfuse fluid into the coronary circulation.

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