A cardiac cannula is a tube inserted into a vein or ... Aortic cannulas are used to form a bypass opening in the lumen of the aorta.

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD A heart-lung machine is a piece of medical equipment that temporarily takes over ...

Sponsoring Organizations: the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (developed with the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons ...