Desmopressin v.1
Desmopressin Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is a synthetic analog of vasopressin and like ADH, epinephrine, and insulin, releases a variety of hemostatically active […]
Depolarization- Repolarization
Depolarization- Repolarization Resting membrane Potential (RMP) Electrical potential of cell at rest. Above example is cardiac muscle tissue. Action Potential The five […]
Cardiac Conduction System
Normal Conduction System Function 1. To generate rhythmical impulses. 2. To conduct the impulses throughout the myocardium. Normal Conductive Tissue Specialized muscle […]
Myocardial Flow & Oxygen Supply
Myocardial Flow & Oxygen Supply Vessels on the epicardial surface of the heart are considered to be conductance vessels and under […]
Coagulopathies & Treatment
Coagulopathies & Treatment The most common cause of intraoperative coagulopathy is thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelet count) secondary to hemodilution. Blood loss that […]
Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
Activated Clotting Time (ACT) The ACT is a standardized measurement of the patients procoagulation or anticoagulation level. The unit of measurement is […]