Glossary/Surgical Procedures

Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

A technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, allowing the surgeon to operate on a still, bloodless heart. Uses a heart-lung machine to oxygenate and circulate blood.

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What is cardiopulmonary bypass?

A technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, allowing the surgeon to operate on a still, bloodless heart. Uses a heart-lung machine to oxygenate and circulate blood.

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