Cardiopulmonary bypass/Definition

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Diversion of the flow of blood from the entrance of the right atrium directly to the aorta (or femoral artery) via an oxygenator thus bypassing both the heart and lungs

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2023), Cardiopulmonary bypass (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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