What is Blalock-Taussig shunt in Pediatric Cardiology?

Pediatric Cardiology Glossary

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Pharmacological assistance to improve cardiac contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure or after cardiac surgery.

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A surgical procedure creating a connection between a systemic and pulmonary artery to increase blood flow to the lungs i...

BT shunt systemic-to-pulmonary shunt

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Blalock-Taussig shunt IVT	Technical Term	Professional	A surgical procedure creating a connection between a systemic and pulmonary arte...

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