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Photograph showing the aortic root and ascending aorta apparatus during pressure testing. The proximal clamp is positioned proximal to the aortic root, with small clamps placed on the left and right coronary arteries to prevent fluid leak. The pressure probe with associated purse string suture is positioned in the proximal ascending aorta, distal to the coronary arteries
