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Aorto–Right Atrial Tunnel: Fetal Heart Failure, Diagnosis, and Treatment

verfasst von: Shriprasad R. Deshpande, Derek A. Fyfe

Erschienen in: Pediatric Cardiology | Ausgabe 2/2010

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Abstract

Aorto–right atrial tunnel (ARAT) is a rare clinical entity. Although it is a benign finding in most cases; it can present with significant right ventricular volume overload and congestive heart failure. This report describes the first fetal diagnosis of congenital aorto–right atrial tunnel and successful management of the heart failure by surgical intervention.
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Metadaten
Titel
Aorto–Right Atrial Tunnel: Fetal Heart Failure, Diagnosis, and Treatment
verfasst von
Shriprasad R. Deshpande
Derek A. Fyfe
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2010
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Cardiology / Ausgabe 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-009-9567-2

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