DORV
Also written as: DORV — Double Outlet Right Ventricle
Acronym for Double Outlet Right Ventricle, a complex congenital heart defect where both great arteries arise from the right ventricle.
Full Definition
DORV stands for Double Outlet Right Ventricle, a rare congenital cardiac anomaly where both the aorta and pulmonary artery originate from the morphologic right ventricle. This condition is often associated with ventricular septal defects and may require surgical intervention. The acronym is commonly used in cardiology case reports and surgical planning documents. Editorial teams must ensure consistent formatting when this abbreviation appears in medical literature.
Usage
Usage note: Always spell out on first use in documents, followed by the acronym in parentheses.
In Context
- "The patient was diagnosed with DORV with subaortic VSD requiring early surgical intervention." — Surgical case report
- "Echocardiographic findings confirmed DORV with malposition of the great arteries." — Diagnostic imaging report