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Pediatric Cardiology Glossary
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inotropic support
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Pharmacological assistance to improve cardiac contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure or after cardiac surgery.
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cardioplegic arrest
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Intentional cessation of cardiac activity during surgery using cardioplegic solution to protect the myocardium during co...
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hypoplastic left heart complex
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Spectrum of left heart underdevelopment including but not limited to classic HLHS.
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