Blalock-Taussig Procedure

**Definition:** A cardiovascular procedure performed to create a blood supply to the PULMONARY CIRCULATION. It involves making a connection between the subclavian, or carotid branch of the AORTA, or the AORTIC ARCH to the PULMONARY ARTERY.

**Tree numbers:** - E04.035.137 - E04.100.814.868.374

**Synonyms:** - Blalock Taussig Shunt - Blalock-Taussig Operation - Blue Baby Operation - Subclavian Pulmonary Artery Shunt