Creator: Dr. Ravali Neerumalla
Keywords: cardiopulmonary bypass glossary, glossary for cardiopulmonary bypass

Written by Dr. Ravali Neerumalla, M.B.B.S

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on May 26, 2017

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.

Published on May 26, 2017
Last Updated on May 26, 2017

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