Pediatric Cardiology Glossary

A congenital heart defect involving an abnormal opening in the wall separating the heart's two upper chambers.

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

A congenital narrowing of the aorta, typically near the ductus arteriosus, that obstructs blood flow to the body.

Surgical procedure that creates a direct connection between the pulmonary artery and ascending aorta, typically performe...

Describing congenital heart lesions where maintaining patent ductus arteriosus is essential for adequate circulation.

A surgically created circulatory pathway for patients with single ventricle heart defects, bypassing the right ventricle...

A complex condition involving abnormal arrangement of thoracic and abdominal organs, often associated with congenital he...

Congenital condition involving abnormal arrangement of thoracic and abdominal organs, often associated with complex card...

Time interval between staged surgical procedures in single ventricle palliation sequence.

An atrial switch procedure using a pericardial baffle to redirect venous return in patients with transposition of the gr...

The resistance to blood flow through the pulmonary circulation, measured to assess operability in congenital heart disea...

Sequential surgical approach for complex congenital heart disease requiring multiple operations.

A congenital heart defect where all pulmonary veins connect abnormally to the systemic venous circulation instead of the...

A congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the wall between the heart's two lower chambers.