Arteriovenous Anastomosis

A vessel that directly interconnects an artery and a vein, and that acts as a shunt to bypass the CAPILLARY BEDS. Not to be confused with SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS or ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA.

Year introduced: 1966(1964)

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Tree Number(s): A07.015.461.085

MeSH Unique ID: D001163

Entry Terms:

• Anastomoses, Arteriovenous
• Anastomosis, Arteriovenous
• Arteriovenous Anastomoses
• Anastomose, Arteriovenous
• Arteriovenous Anastomose

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
Microvessels
Arteriovenous Anastomosis