... were anesthetized and spinal cord ischemia wasinduced by temporary occlusion of the descending thoracic aorta by a coronary artery balloon catheter,advanced through the femoral artery. The animals ... intra-aortically and proximally to the occluded segment, 15 min prior to the release of aortaocclusion by deflation of the balloon. When 30 min of aorta occlusion was completed, the balloon was deflatedand ... proved, we have planned the extension of the experiment with focus to the post opera-tive neurological status of the animals.ConclusionIn conclusion, the results of our study indicate that intra-aortic...