About The Medical Condition Cavopulmonary Shunt

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Cavopulmonary Shunt

Cavopulmonary Shunt Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Cavopulmonary Shunt Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Cavopulmonary Shunt?

Diversion of the flow of blood from the entrance to the right atrium directly to the pulmonary arteries, avoiding the right atrium and right ventricle (Dorland, 28th ed). This a permanent procedure often performed to bypass a congenitally deformed right atrium or right ventricle.

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