Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
resternotomy
Reopening of the sternum for repeat cardiac surgery or emergency access.
deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Technique using extreme cooling to safely stop circulation during complex surgery.
epicardial pacing
Temporary cardiac pacing using wires placed directly on the heart surface.
thoracic epidural analgesia
Pain management technique involving catheter placement in the thoracic epidural space for perioperative analgesia in car...
tranexamic acid
Antifibrinolytic agent used to reduce bleeding and transfusion requirements in cardiac surgery.