Serial Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Gives Valuable Insight Into Ventricular and Vascular Adaptation

ConclusionsIn HLHS, serial MRI shows the adaptation of the systemic RV after HF with volume reduction in the context of a preserved stroke volume and an increased ejection fraction. The staged palliation in HLHS may be a risk factor particularly for reduced left pulmonary artery growth in itself as no factors investigated in this study were found to significantly impact on this.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research