Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Extracorporeal Circulation

Diversion of blood flow through a circuit located outside the body but continuous with the bodily circulation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Diversion of blood flow through a circuit located outside the body but continuous with the bodily circulation.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Circulation, Extracorporeal
  • Circulations, Extracorporeal
  • Extracorporeal Circulations

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with ASSISTED CIRCULATION

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History Note

67; was see under HEART, MECHANICAL 1963-66

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Previous Indexing

  • Heart-Lung Machine (1966)

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  1. E04w.292

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NLM Classification

WG 168.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extracorporeal Circulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005112. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005112
  2. Extracorporeal Circulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72365148