Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Glossary
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cerebral oximetry NIRS
Non-invasive monitoring technique measuring regional brain tissue oxygen saturation using near-infrared spectroscopy.
ventricular arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythm originating from ventricular tissue requiring urgent management.
ventricular assist device
Mechanical circulatory support device that assists or replaces the pumping function of a failing ventricle.
ventricular decompression
Removal of air and blood from the cardiac ventricles during or after cardiopulmonary bypass to prevent ventricular diste...
ventricular interdependence
Mechanical interaction between left and right ventricles through the shared interventricular septum and pericardium.