Abstract
Pulmonary stenosis is a common cardiac defect. It is present either in isolation or associated with other congenital heart defects. Obstruction may occur at various levels. The presentation and clinical manifestations depend on the age, severity of the obstruction and associated cardiac defects. The goal of treatment is to relieve obstruction without significant pulmonary regurgitation or residual gradient. Currently catheter-based interventions remain the standard treatment for acute symptoms and to prevent progressive right ventricular failure related to pulmonary stenosis. Surgery is reserved for failed catheter interventions, multi-level obstructions, complex cases or need for additional source of pulmonary blood flow.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Cardiac Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | A Complete Guide |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 885-889 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030241742 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030241735 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty
- Pulmonary regurgitation
- Pulmonary stenosis
- Pulmonary valve replacement
- Pulmonic valve
- Right ventricular failure
- Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement