Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Durchführen einer Operation eines Koronararterienbypasses

摘要

The present invention relates to an apparatus for use in a coronary bypass procedure at a coronary vessel on a heart wall, said apparatus comprising a conduit having first and second arms each having first and second ends, the configuration and sizes of the conduit being such that when the said first arm is inserted into said heart chamber so that its end is in blood flow communication with blood contained within said chamber, the second arm can extend exterior of the heart wall for connection with a neighbouring coronary vessel, such that its second end is in blood flow communication therewith.