Double outlet right ventricle

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Double outlet right ventricle
Definition Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital cardiac malformation in which both great arteries arise entirely or predominantly from the morphologic right ventricle. DORV describes a type of…
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Heterotaxy

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Heterotaxy
Definitions Heterotaxy is an abnormality in which the internal thoraco-abdominal organs demonstrate abnormal internal arrangement across the left-right axis of the body. Heterotaxy is synonymous with “visceral heterotaxy” and “heterotaxy…
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Double outlet left ventricle

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Double outlet left ventricle
Definition Double outlet left ventricle (DOLV) is a congenital cardiac malformation in which both great arteries arise entirely or predominantly from the morphologic left ventricle (LV). , DOLV may occur…
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Nomenclature for congenital heart disease

Apr 21, 2026 by in CARDIAC SURGERY Comments Off on Nomenclature for congenital heart disease
Introduction The art and science of outcomes analysis and quality improvement for pediatric and congenital cardiac care continues to evolve. This chapter reviews the evolution of systems of nomenclature and…
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