Unilateral versus bilateral ASCP administration did not result in different mortality and neurologic morbidity rates. Nevertheless, among prolonged CA times unilateral ASCP resulted in poorer outcomes with respect to bilateral ASCP. Furthermore, moderate hypothermia was associated with best outcomes in both groups.

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Most surgeons commonly use additional mitral valve procedure to treat moderate or severe ischemic mitral regurgitation, because it seems logical to assume that the volume overload associated with mitral regurgitation will be detrimental particularly to the patient with compromised left ventricular function. However, until definitive evidence about the superiority of this approach will be available, a tailored surgical strategy should be considered especially in mild ischemic mitral regurgitation.

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