Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Glossary

Decrease in regional cerebral oxygen saturation below baseline values, indicating potential cerebral hypoxia.

Obstruction of cerebral blood vessels by embolic material during cardiac procedures.

Non-invasive monitoring technique measuring regional brain tissue oxygen saturation using near-infrared spectroscopy.

Abnormal blood clotting function commonly seen after cardiopulmonary bypass.

Surgical connection between a bypass graft conduit and target coronary artery or aorta.

The surgical procurement of vessels or tissues for use as grafts in cardiac bypass procedures.

Pressure gradient driving coronary blood flow, calculated as aortic diastolic pressure minus left ventricular end-diasto...

Cardiopulmonary bypass; mechanical circulation and oxygenation during cardiac surgery.

The duration during cardiac surgery when the ascending aorta is clamped, representing the period of myocardial ischemia.

The process of removing air from cardiac chambers and great vessels before weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass.

Technique using extreme cooling to safely stop circulation during complex surgery.

Single-dose cardioplegic solution providing extended myocardial protection.

Highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for sedation and anxiolysis in cardiac surgery patients.

Impaired ventricular relaxation and filling during diastole, often with preserved systolic function.

Characteristic deflection in arterial pressure waveform corresponding to aortic valve closure during cardiac cycle.

A specialized endotracheal tube with two lumens allowing independent ventilation of each lung during thoracic surgery.

A form of life support that provides prolonged cardiac and respiratory support using external oxygenation.

Intraoperative ultrasound examination of the ascending aorta to detect atherosclerotic disease and guide cannulation str...

Temporary cardiac pacing using wires placed directly on the heart surface.

Early postoperative extubation strategy within 6 hours of cardiac surgery completion.

Echocardiographic measure of right ventricular systolic function expressed as percentage change in ventricular area.

Echocardiographic measure of left ventricular systolic function calculated from end-diastolic and end-systolic dimension...

Surgical connection between bypass graft and target vessel in coronary surgery.

The state of a bypass graft remaining open and functional, allowing adequate blood flow to the target coronary territory...