The present invention relates to systems and methods for performing beating heart surgery involving the step of maintaining at least partial blood flow through a protected blood flow path within the right and/or left side of the heart during surgery. The protected blood flow path may be established by...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6935344?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6935344 - Methods and systems for providing right and/or left heart support during cardiac surgery