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 […]
Heparin (v.1)
HEPARIN ONSET: Maximal at 1 minute past atrial delivery: Measured at radial artery. Note: 10-20% reduction in svr without affecting […]