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 […]
Cold Agglutinins v.1
I. BACKGROUND: Hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass with the use of cold blood cardioplegia carries with it the risk of red cell agglutination caused […]
Myocardial Flow & Oxygen Supply
Myocardial Flow & Oxygen Supply Vessels on the epicardial surface of the heart are considered to be conductance vessels and under […]
AT3 Deficiency v.1
Antithrombin III (AT III) is a plasma glycoprotein with a molecular weight of 58,000 daltons. AT III deficiency may be noticed when […]
Serotonin
Serotonin Serotonin functions as a neurotransmitter, is synthesized in the gastrointestinal mucosa, and is stored primarily in platelets and the endothelium of […]
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 […]
The Extracorporeal Circuit v.1
The Extracorporeal Circuit Diversion of blood from the operative site, via an extracorporeal circuit (ECC) is necessary to proceed with open heart […]