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cardiotomy /car·di·ot·o·my/ (kahr″de-ot´ah-me) 1. surgical incision of the heart. 2. surgical incision into the cardia.
cardiotomy [kär′dē·ot′əmē] Etymology: Gk, kardia + temnein, to cut 1 an operation in which the heart is incised. 2 an operation in which the cardiac end of the stomach or cardiac orifice is incised. cardiotomy 1. surgical incision of the heart. 2. surgical incision into the cardia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The substitution of cell washing for cardiotomy suction and whole blood return has been decisive, and, more recently, mini-bypass circuits are being promoted as a way to significantly reduce the priming volume and extensive blood-surface interface contributing to perioperative complications of CPB. Patients who have recovered included those suffering from cardiogenic shock resulting from myocardial infarction, myocarditis, postpartum cardiomyopathy, ventricular septal defect, refractory arrhythmias, failed heart transplants, right ventricular assistance with implantable LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device), and post cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS). The FDA has cleared the System for use in performing many surgical procedures including general laparoscopic surgery, thoracoscopic (chest) surgery, laparoscopic radical prostatectomies, and thoracoscopically assisted cardiotomy procedures. |
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