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Cardiac Anesthesia Glossary
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diastolic pressure variation DPV
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The cyclical change in diastolic arterial pressure during mechanical ventilation, used as an indicator of fluid responsiveness.
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aortic root venting
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Placement of a catheter or needle in the aortic root to remove air and blood during cardiac procedures.
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