An apicoaortic conduit, also called aortic valve bypass, is a cardiothoracic surgical procedure that relieves obstruction of blood flow from the heart left ventricle caused by a narrowed or diseased aortic valve. A bioprosthetic valve is implanted to create a second pathway so blood can bypass the native valve and exit the heart, reducing the pressure gradient responsible for the patient symptoms.
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Apicoaortic Conduit (AAC), also known as Aortic Valve Bypass (AVB), is a cardiothoracic surgical procedure that alleviates symptoms caused by blood flow obstruction from the left ventricle of the heart.
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