Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Left Heart Bypass

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Bypass, Left Heart
  • Heart Bypass, Left
  • Bypasses, Left Heart
  • Heart Bypasses, Left
  • Left Heart Bypasses

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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

temporary, a form of extracorp circ diverting blood from left atrium: differentiate from HEART BYPASS, RIGHT, a permanent form of heart surg, & from CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, another type of extracorp circ diverting blood from right atrium

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  1. E04w.292.465

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WG 168.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Left Heart Bypass. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018611. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018611
  2. Left Heart Bypass. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73499568