Heart Arrest, Induced

**Definition:** A procedure to stop the contraction of MYOCARDIUM during HEART SURGERY. It is usually achieved with the use of chemicals (CARDIOPLEGIC SOLUTIONS) or cold temperature (such as chilled perfusate).

**Tree numbers:** - E04.100.376.374 - E04.928.220.360

**Synonyms:** - Cardiac Arrest, Induced - Cardioplegia - Induced Cardiac Arrest - Induced Heart Arrest