Individualized approach in the management of patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Over the past decade new variations on the "classic" first stage palliation (the Norwood/BT shunt) for patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome have emerged and been vetted by the medical community. A "one size fits all" approach may not be adequate anymore. In this review, the optimal indications for the various palliative options (Norwood/BT shunt, Norwood/RV-PA conduit, Hybrid Stage I with or without ductal stenting, heart transplantation) are reviewed from a standpoint of the initial anatomy and physiology of the patient, letting it guide clinical management. Current knowledge useful for decision-making is also reviewed as objectively as possible.

publication date

  • January 1, 2013

Research

keywords

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Precision Medicine

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84875792451

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1053/j.pcsu.2013.01.001

PubMed ID

  • 23561811

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 16

issue

  • 1