The myocardium:

Which portion of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the pulmonary artery?

The position of the heart:1. lies between the lungs 2. anterior to the vertebrae, esophagus, and portion of the descending aorta. 3. posterior to the sternum4. slightly shifted to the right side of the chest

An abnormal opening in the wall between the right and left ventricles of the heart is known as a/an ____.

The only arteries in the body that carry unoxygenated blood are

Removal of the native heart and replacement with a donor heart is indicated for patients with ______ cardiac disease.

When on cardiopulmonary bypass the blood is oxygenated, filtered, warmed or cooled, and pumped back into the systemic circulation through a cannula placed in the:

Cardioplegia is:

Which of the following is the most common incision used for surgical procedures of the heart and great vessels in the thoracic cavity?

The coronary artery is opened with a #11 knife blade (or Beaver blade), and the incision is extended with _______ coronary scissors.