Authors' Synopsis

Sixteen cases of intractable ventricular fibrillation and four cases of acute left heart failure were produced in 20 dogs by coronary artery ligation. Circulatory support via peripheral cannulation, using a bloodless-prime pump-oxygenator, enabled 15 animals to regain control of their circulation. Factors involved in support during myocardial ischaemia are discussed.

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