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Fig. 10.1 Flow chart describing the management of women with aortic stenosis according to different phases (Phase 1–5). AVR aortic valve replacement, TTE transthoracic echocardiography, ET exercise test, BNP brain…

Fig. 11.1 Pedigree of a HCM family showing extensive phenotypic heterogeneity. Family member A = G+/HCM− at advanced age, noncardiac cause of death. Family member B = G+/HCM+ SD during…

Fig. 14.1 Echo picture (four-chamber-view) of typical EA with apical displacement of the tricuspid valve   2. Right atrial and functional right ventricular dilation increases as tricuspid regurgitation worsens. During…

  Cardiac complications Obstetric complications Mode of delivery Puerperium Risk of transmission WHO categories Unrepaired ASD Atrial arrhythmias Prematurity Vaginal delivery Thromboprophylaxis 5 % 2 Thromboembolic event SGA Epidural Repaired…

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension  1.1 Idiopathic  1.2 Heritable   1.2.1 BMPR2 mutation   1.2.2 Other mutations  1.3 Drugs and toxins induced  1.4 Associated with:   1.4.1 Connective tissue disease   1.4.3 Portal hypertension   1.4.4…

Fig. 15.1 Variations of Fontan operation. (a) The modified classic Fontan procedure: direct communication between the right atrium and the pulmonary artery. (b) The total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) with an…

Fig. 13.1 Example of a diastolic runoff or tailing phenomenon (arrow) in a patient with severe aortic coarcation on transthoracic echocardiography from a standard suprasternal position Fig. 13.2 Magnetic resonance…

WHO I (no increased risk of maternal mortality, mild increased risk of maternal morbidity) Uncomplicated, small, or mild  Pulmonary valve stenosis  Patent ductus arteriosus  Mitral valve prolapse Successfully repaired simple…

ASD atrial septal defect, BAV bicuspid aortic valve, PAPVR partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, PDA persistent ductus arteriosus, VSD ventricular septal defect At 20–25 weeks, a multidisciplinary team should evaluate…