A device (10) for maintaining fluid flow through at least one passage in a
human or animal body, the device comprising two end portions (12, 14) for
anchoring the device in position, and an intermediate portion (16) which
allows movement of the end portions relative to each another, wherein the
end portions and intermediate portion together define a pathway for fluid
flow through the device. The device is particularly suitable for use in
the treatment of coronary heart disease by minimally invasive surgery,
and the invention extends to a method for diverting fluid flow from one
passage to another.