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Cardiac Surgery Glossary
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conduit
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Vessel or graft used to bypass blocked arteries, typically harvested from the patient's own body.
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CPB
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Cardiopulmonary bypass, the technique of temporarily taking over heart and lung function during cardiac surgery.
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