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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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deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Professional
Technical
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Technique involving profound cooling and temporary cessation of circulation to protect organs during complex surgery.
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hypothermic circulatory arrest
Advanced
Technical
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Complete cessation of circulation while maintaining deep hypothermia to protect organs during complex surgery.
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