Cardiac Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
mitral valve repair
Surgical reconstruction of the mitral valve to restore normal function while preserving the native valve structure.
ventricular aneurysm resection
Surgical removal of a ventricular aneurysm, typically post-infarction, often combined with ventricular reconstruction.
ventricular assist device
Mechanical pump that supports heart function in patients with severe heart failure.
Ventricular Remodeling
Progressive changes in ventricular size, shape, and function following myocardial injury or in response to hemodynamic s...
ventricular septal defect
Congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the wall separating the heart's two lower chambers.