Imaging for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a complex congenital heart defect with clinical presentation in the neonatal period. Echocardiography is the main diagnostic tool and allows detailed examination of the underlying anatomy and physiology and both pre and postnatally. In the following pages, key info...

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Published in:World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery 2022-09, Vol.13 (5), p.571-575
Main Author: Pedra, Simone R. F. Fontes
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a complex congenital heart defect with clinical presentation in the neonatal period. Echocardiography is the main diagnostic tool and allows detailed examination of the underlying anatomy and physiology and both pre and postnatally. In the following pages, key information regarding the evaluation of the interatrial septum, cardiac valves, right ventricular function, and ductal and aortic arches will be discussed in a systematic fashion allowing decision regarding the possible therapeutic strategies.
ISSN:2150-1351
2150-136X
DOI:10.1177/21501351221115630