Arterial Access Through the Right Subclavian Artery in Surgery of the Aortic Arch Improves Neurologic Outcome and Mid-Term Quality of Life

Continuous cerebral perfusion through the right subclavian artery improves considerably perioperative brain protection during deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. Irreversible perioperative neurologic complications can be significantly reduced and duration of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest can be extended up to 50 minutes without impairment in quality of life.