Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
ventricular distension
Abnormal enlargement of cardiac ventricles during cardiopulmonary bypass that can compromise myocardial protection and surgical exposure.
aortic insufficiency
Abnormal leakage of blood from the aorta back into the left ventricle during diastole.
deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Technique involving profound cooling and temporary cessation of circulation to protect organs during complex surgery.
epsilon-aminocaproic acid
Antifibrinolytic medication used to reduce bleeding by inhibiting plasmin activation during cardiac surgery.
hypothermic circulatory arrest
Complete cessation of circulation while maintaining deep hypothermia to protect organs during complex surgery.