CO2 Laser Revascularization
is the process of creating 1 mm channels through the wall of the left ventricle
with a carbon dioxide laser that allows oxygen rich blood from within the left
ventricle to perfuse out into the ischemic area of the myocardium. This animation
was to be used for surgeon training as well as for patient education, so it
needed to be both accurate and easy on the eyes. The green section of the EKG
indicates the time lapse between the surgeon triggering the apparatus and the
automated firing of the laser at the peak of the "r" wave. (no audio)
