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Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Glossary
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ventricular distension
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Abnormal enlargement of cardiac ventricles during cardiopulmonary bypass that can compromise myocardial protection and surgical exposure.
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cerebral oximetry
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Non-invasive monitoring technique measuring regional cerebral oxygen saturation during cardiac surgery.
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