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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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aortic root vent
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Technical
IVT
A catheter placed in the ascending aorta to remove air and blood during cardiac surgery.
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