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Cardioplegic solution

US4988515A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 1989
Grant dateJan 29, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/46
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved amino acid enriched cardioplegic solution adapted for use in preventing and treating heart muscle damage due to regional ischemia. The solution includes a calcium ion concentration of between about 50-300 umol, a metabolizable substrate concentration of 400-1000 mg % and an osmolarity of between about 400-500 mOsmols.

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