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Cardiovascular Surgery Glossary
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TAVR TAVR
Professional
Technical
IVT
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve without open surgery.
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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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