Procedure in which arterial blood pressure is intentionally reduced in order to control blood loss during surgery. This procedure is performed either pharmacologically or by pre-surgical removal of blood.
Glycosides from plants of the genus DIGITALIS. Some of these are useful as cardiotonic and anti-arrhythmia agents. Included also are semi-synthetic derivatives of the naturally occurring glycosides. The term has sometimes been used more broadly to include all CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES, but here is restricted to those related to Digitalis.
Glycosides, Digitalis
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001243
Assisted Circulation
Pumping that aids the natural activity of the heart. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Circulation, Assisted
D012770
Shock, Cardiogenic
Shock resulting from diminution of cardiac output in heart disease.
Cardiogenic Shock
D014662
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Drugs used to cause constriction of the blood vessels.