Congenital Cardiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Palliation
Surgical or interventional procedures that improve symptoms and quality of life without providing a complete anatomical cure.
Unifocalization
Surgical procedure connecting multiple pulmonary arteries into single unified system.
Univentricular Heart
A congenital cardiac malformation where only one functional ventricle is present or capable of supporting systemic circu...
Ventricular Assist Device
A mechanical pump that supports heart function in patients with severe ventricular dysfunction, used as bridge therapy o...
Ventricular Septal Defect
A congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the wall separating the heart's two lower chambers.