Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883364 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Minimally invasive measurements with PC MRI in children with HLHS showed significantly lower power output and cardiac index when compared with other single-ventricle physiologies. Abnormal aortic flow patterns may contribute to power loss and may have long-term survival and morbidity implications associated with the Fontan procedure. Elevated systemic vascular resistance index despite similar blood pressure opens avenues for therapeutic intervention for afterload reduction.
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Authors
Kartik S. BS, Kirk R. MD, Hiroumi D. MS, Resmi BS, Jennifer F. MS, W. James MD, Shiva MD, Ajit P. PhD, Mark MD,