Anastomosis 

Surgical connection between two hollow organs, e.g. between two blood vessels or parts of the intestine

Aneurysm

Inborn or aquired bulge of the heart wall or an artery 

Aneurysm-Clipping

Treatment of  a cerebral aneurysm by putting a clip around it in order to stop the blood supply

Aortocoronary bypass

Surgical procedure performed in the case of blocked coronary arteries; e. g. vein transplant used to bypass a blocked coronary artery 

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