Pediatric Cardiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
inotropic support
Pharmacological assistance to improve cardiac contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure or after cardiac surgery.
unifocalization
Surgical procedure that connects multiple abnormal blood vessels (MAPCAs) to create a single, unified pulmonary circulat...
valvotomy
Surgical procedure involving incision or division of valve leaflets to relieve stenosis, commonly performed on pulmonary...
ventricular septal defect
A congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the wall between the heart's two lower chambers.
Wood units
Standard measurement unit for pulmonary vascular resistance in pediatric cardiology, critical for surgical decision-maki...