Functional single ventricle

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Section I: Functional single ventricle: General concepts Definition The term “functional single ventricle” describes a spectrum of congenital cardiac malformations in which the ventricular mass may not readily lend itself…
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Congenital aortic stenosis

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Congenital aortic stenosis is a spectrum of cardiac anomalies of the left ventricular outflow tract in which there is narrowing at the valvar, subvalvar, supravalvar, or multiple levels resulting in…
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Heterotaxy

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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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Mechanical circulatory support

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Section I: Adult mechanical circulatory support Definition Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a means of imparting energy for the forward flow of blood in the body using manmade devices. Its…
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