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Pediatric Cardiology Glossary
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inotropic support
Professional
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IVT
Pharmacological assistance to improve cardiac contractility in pediatric patients with heart failure or after cardiac surgery.
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balloon atrial septostomy
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
A palliative cardiac catheterization procedure to create or enlarge an atrial septal defect to improve mixing of blood.
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