Cardiovascular disorders in patients with congenital portosystemic shunts: 23 years of experience in a tertiary referral centre.

CONCLUSIONS: Evaluation and monitoring of the cardiopulmonary status of patients with a congenital portosystemic shunt is mandatory to detect and prevent cardiovascular complications. Furthermore, congenital portosystemic shunts must be sought in patients with unexplained cardiovascular disorders, especially when malformations are present.
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Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases - December 3, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lambert V, Ladarre D, Fortas F, Durand P, Hervé P, Gonzales E, Guérin F, Savale L, McLin VA, Ackermann O, Franchi-Abella S, International Registry of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts (IRCPSS) Tags: Arch Cardiovasc Dis Source Type: research