Cardiac shunts can be surgically created connections that redirect blood flow between the heart’s chambers or great vessels, often used to improve oxygenation or reduce pressure load in patients with congenital or advanced heart disease. They’re most commonly performed in pediatric or congenital cases or in select adults with right heart failure or pulmonary hypertension, where optimizing flow can relieve symptoms. #CardioVisual #MedicalVisual #Cardiology #CardiacSurgery #HeartFailure #Congenita