A stent suitable for implantation in myocardial tissue to enhance perfusion therein may include a tubular member having first and second ends and a lumen. The first end of the stent may be configured to pierce myocardial tissue and the lumen may be configured to be placed in flow communication with a...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6949080?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6949080 - Left ventricular conduits to coronary arteries and methods for coronary bypass