About The Medical Condition Shunts, Cavopulmonary

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Shunts, Cavopulmonary

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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Shunts, Cavopulmonary?

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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