Heart Bypass, Left

Diversion of the flow of blood from the pulmonary veins directly to the aorta, avoiding the left atrium and the left ventricle (Dorland, 27th ed). This is a temporary procedure usually performed to assist other surgical procedures.

Year introduced: 1995

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Tree Number(s): E04.292.465

MeSH Unique ID: D018611

Entry Terms:

• Bypass, Left Heart
• Bypasses, Left Heart
• Heart Bypasses, Left
• Left Heart Bypasses
• Left Heart Bypass

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Extracorporeal Circulation
Heart Bypass, Left