Cardiovascular Surgery Glossary

Temporary cessation of heart activity induced by cardioplegic solution during cardiac surgery.

Intentional cessation of cardiac electrical and mechanical activity using cardioplegic solution.

Complete cessation of heart and lung function requiring immediate resuscitative measures.

A technique using a heart-lung machine to temporarily take over cardiac and pulmonary function during surgery.

Component of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit that collects and filters blood aspirated from the surgical field before...

Specialized suction device used to remove blood and debris from the operative field during cardiac surgery with blood sa...

Impaired blood clotting function commonly encountered in cardiac surgery patients requiring specific management strategi...

Pathological joining of valve leaflets at their commissures, typically seen in rheumatic valve disease, causing valve st...

Junction point between adjacent valve leaflets or cusps, critical anatomical landmark in valve repair and replacement pr...

Surgical division of fused valve leaflets to relieve stenosis, particularly in mitral or aortic valves.

A graft or tube used to redirect blood flow, commonly referring to coronary artery bypass grafts or valve-containing tub...

Cardiopulmonary bypass, the technique of temporarily taking over heart and lung function during cardiac surgery.

The duration during which the aorta is clamped, representing the period of myocardial ischemia during surgery.

The process of removing air bubbles from the cardiac chambers and great vessels before discontinuing cardiopulmonary byp...

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation providing temporary cardiac and/or pulmonary support in critically ill patients.

The percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each heartbeat, a measure of cardiac function.

Surgical removal of scarred or arrhythmogenic endocardial tissue to treat ventricular tachycardia.

Infection of the inner lining of heart chambers and valves, often requiring surgical intervention for valve replacement...

Persistent blood flow outside an endovascular stent graft but within the aneurysm sac, classified by anatomical location...

Temporary pacing electrodes placed directly on the heart's surface during cardiac surgery to provide postoperative rhyth...

A surgical connection between the superior vena cava and pulmonary artery, creating passive pulmonary blood flow.

The continued openness and functionality of a surgical bypass graft over time.

Achievement of bleeding control through physiological or surgical means during and after cardiovascular procedures.

Human donor tissue used for valve or conduit replacement, typically cryopreserved aortic or pulmonary valves.