Background and aims: The shape of dilution curve will dramatically change after indicator passes through the cardiopulmonary system in the presence of intra-cardiac shunts and a PDA. The purpose ...

Significant left to right shunting can occur resulting in a high left ventricular cardiac output. Forward systemic flow can be reduced if the shunt is large resulting in symptoms of congestive ...

USA: The recent RELIEVE-HF trial has revealed the efficacy of transcatheter interatrial shunt implantation as a treatment for ...

Tetralogy of Fallot accounts for about 10% of all congenital heart defects. Surgery is required to repair the defect in most individuals. The Blalock-Taussig shunt (subclavian artery surgically ...