Glossary
Cardiotomy: Giving an incision on the heart is called cardiotomy.Emboli: Embolus is a freely moving mass in the blood vessels, like thrombus, air or fat which could obstruct blood flow.
Thrombus: A blood clot.
Vena cavae: The superior and inferior vena cavae are the main veins of the body.
Aorta: Largest artery of the body.
