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Pediatric Cardiology Glossary

100 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

inotropic support

Professional Technical IVT

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

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device closure

Intermediate Technical IVT

Minimally invasive catheterization procedure using occluder devices to close abnormal communications between heart chamb...

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Transcatheter Device Closure

Intermediate Technical IVT

A minimally invasive procedure using implantable devices delivered via cardiac catheterization to close septal defects o...

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