Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Glossary

The surgical procurement of blood vessels or synthetic grafts for use in coronary artery bypass procedures.

Technique that temporarily takes over heart and lung function during cardiac surgery using an external circuit.

Duration that the aortic cross-clamp is applied, during which the heart receives no blood flow.

Technique involving profound cooling and temporary cessation of circulation to protect organs during complex surgery.

Single-dose cardioplegic solution containing lidocaine that provides extended myocardial protection.

A highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist providing sedation, analgesia, and sympatholysis without respiratory depre...

Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest used in complex cardiac surgeries requiring temporary cessation of circulation.

The continuous flow of blood from the aorta to the coronary circulation during diastole due to aortic regurgitation.

A synthetic catecholamine inotrope that increases cardiac contractility and heart rate by stimulating beta-1 adrenergic...

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation providing temporary mechanical circulatory support outside the body.

Ultrasound examination of the ascending aorta performed directly on the vessel surface to detect atherosclerotic plaque...

Direct ultrasound imaging of the heart by placing the probe on the epicardial surface during open-chest surgery.

Antifibrinolytic medication used to reduce bleeding by inhibiting plasmin activation during cardiac surgery.

An anesthetic approach emphasizing early extubation and accelerated recovery following cardiac surgery.

Echocardiographic measurement of ventricular function based on cross-sectional area changes during the cardiac cycle.

Process of removing excess plasma water to increase hematocrit and blood component concentrations during CPB.

Reduction in blood cell concentration during cardiac surgery, often from cardiopulmonary bypass priming.

Process of administering heparin to achieve therapeutic anticoagulation, typically before cardiopulmonary bypass.

Complete cessation of circulation while maintaining deep hypothermia to protect organs during complex surgery.

Mechanical circulatory support device that augments cardiac output through balloon inflation and deflation in the aorta.

A calculated index quantifying the total vasoactive medication support in cardiac surgery patients.

Real-time echocardiographic imaging performed during cardiac surgery using a transesophageal probe.

Arterial graft commonly used in coronary artery bypass surgery, harvested from the chest wall.

Anesthetic technique using reduced fresh gas flows to minimize volatile agent consumption and environmental impact.