VALVULAR CARDIAC SURGERY

Blood comes back to heart for reoxygenation via SVC and IVC entering the RA > tricuspid valve > RV > pulmonic valve into the pulmonary trunk > R/L pulmonary arteries > lungs (reoxygenated) > returns to heart via the pulmonic veins (two per side/four total) into the LA > mitral (bicuspid)valve > LV > aortic valve > aorta and coronary ostia ................
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