Cardiac Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 10 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
conduit
Vessel or graft used to bypass blocked arteries, typically harvested from the patient's own body.
anastomosis
A surgical connection between two blood vessels, grafts, or hollow organs.
annuloplasty
Surgical repair of a heart valve annulus to restore normal valve function.
cardiopulmonary bypass
Technique using a heart-lung machine to temporarily take over cardiac and pulmonary function during surgery.
Diastolic Dysfunction
Impaired ventricular relaxation and filling during diastole, often with preserved systolic function.
endovascular
Referring to procedures performed inside blood vessels using catheters and guidewires rather than open surgical techniqu...
Glenn anastomosis
Connection between superior vena cava and pulmonary artery as part of single-ventricle surgical palliation.
myocardial revascularization
Surgical restoration of blood flow to ischemic heart muscle through bypass grafting or other techniques.
total arterial revascularization
Complete coronary bypass surgery using only arterial conduits, avoiding venous grafts entirely.
valvuloplasty
A surgical procedure to repair or reconstruct a heart valve while preserving the native valve structure.
ventricular assist device
Mechanical pump that supports heart function in patients with severe heart failure.