Cardiothoracic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
aortic arch reconstruction
Complex surgical repair of the aortic arch for congenital anomalies or acquired disease.
transposition of great arteries
A congenital heart defect where the two main arteries leaving the heart are switched in position.
VATS
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery using minimally invasive techniques.
ventricular assist device
Mechanical pump implanted to support failing heart function as bridge therapy or destination therapy.
xenograft
A biological valve or tissue graft derived from an animal source, commonly porcine or bovine, used for cardiac valve rep...