Tricuspid Atresia

Overview

Absence of the orifice between the RIGHT ATRIUM and RIGHT VENTRICLE, with the presence of an atrial defect through which all the systemic venous return reaches the left heart. As a result, there is left ventricular hypertrophy (HYPERTROPHY, LEFT VENTRICULAR) because the right ventricle is absent or not functional.

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Quick facts about Tricuspid Atresia

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C14.240.400.920|C14.280.400.920|C14.280.484.845|C16.131.240.400.920

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