Cardiovascular Surgery Glossary

A surgical connection between two blood vessels, typically in bypass surgery.

Surgical repair of a heart valve annulus using sutures or prosthetic rings to restore proper valve function.

Surgical technique to enlarge the aortic annulus and root to accommodate a larger prosthetic valve, often using patch ma...

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

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

Cardiac surgical procedures performed through smaller incisions or ports rather than full sternotomy.

Surgical restoration of blood supply to ischemic heart muscle through bypass grafting.

Grafting technique using one conduit to bypass multiple coronary vessels through side-to-side and end-to-side connection...

Surgical repair technique using a ring or sutures to reduce tricuspid valve annular dilatation.

Mechanical circulatory support system that assists or replaces the pumping function of a failing ventricle.