A congenital cardiac anomaly that consists of four defects: pulmonic stenosis,
First, the septum that divides the two ventricles is incomplete (so there is a ventricular septal defect), and oxygen-poor blood is thus allowed to mix with oxygen-rich blood.
Second, the passageway from the...
Our hearts are vital pumps. Just like any pump they work best at the pressures for which they are designed. But unlike most mechanical... Read more »
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Tetralogy of Fallot refers to a type of congenital heart defect. Congenital means present at birth.Alternative NamesTet; TOFCauses, incidence, and... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Neil Siecke, MD, Clinical Insturctor, UCSD Division of Cardiology. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare... Read more »
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Ventricular septal defect describes one or more holes in the wall that separates the right and left ventricles of the heart. Ventricular septal... Read more »
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Angiography - left heart; Left ventriculographyWhat the risks areRisks associated with this procedure include:Abnormal heartbeats... Read more »
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Ventricular assist devices (VAD) help your heart pump blood from the main pumping chamber of your heart (the left ventricle) to the rest of your... Read more »